NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with the Abrahamic Family House (AFH), will host a public suhoor-time dialogue during the holy month of Ramadan as part of the AFH Dialogue | Ramadan Edition. The conversation will explore themes of belonging, resilience, and the power of literature to foster shared humanity across cultures.
What: Stories of Home, Memory, and Shared Humanity — Public Talk (AFH Dialogues | Ramadan Edition)
Who:
● Abdulrazak Gurnah, Arts Professor of Literature, NYUAD; Nobel Laureate in Literature (2021)
● Isobel Abulhoul, Founder, Advisor, and Trustee, Emirates Literature Foundation
● Awam Amkpa, Vice Provost for the Arts; Dean of Arts and Humanities; Professor of Drama, Social and Cultural Analysis (Moderator)
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:30 PM (Suhoor time)
Where: Abrahamic Family House, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Hosted by: NYU Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Abrahamic Family House, and supported by Y. David and Cheryl Scharf
