Harbez Zahi decorates Abu Dhabi's memory with Al-Mukhtabon
The article discusses the novel "The Charming Alley" by Emirati writer Hharib Al Dhaheri, which rekindles the social and human memory of Abu Dhabi during the decades that marked the emergence of the modern city, from the 1970s to the 1990s. The novel focuses on the details of daily life, relationships between neighbors, and the impact of urban and social transformations on the community, weaving the fates of the characters with the city's development. It highlights elements of place such as old neighborhoods, streets, and hospitals. The novel serves as a literary re-creation of an important phase in Abu Dhabi's history, capturing how that era contributed to shaping the city's identity and collective memory. It offers a deep cultural portrait of the city and its people through a vibrant narrative that sheds light on human life, the environment, and the social changes the city experienced. The novel will be showcased at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, providing an opportunity to explore the city's history through the lives and conversations of its inhabitants, rather than solely through historical facts.
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