With a broader purpose to encourage reading in Arab youth, Qais Sedki has broken new ground in literature. His Gold Ring series are graphic novels comprised of original content classical Arabic in traditional Japanese manga format.
Using his stories to instill positive values in youth through entertainment, Qais’ unique approach to literature saw him receive the much prized Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Children’s Literature, and his are books used in schools across the UAE.
A talented writer and publisher, perennially young at heart, yet with wisdom beyond his years, Qais Sedki is our much loved local hero this issue.