Mohsen Fallahian

  The landscape of Emirati literature has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades. What was once dominated by poetry and oral storytelling has now expanded into a thriving novelistic tradition that bridges heritage with contemporary themes. As an Emirati writer, I have witnessed and contributed to this evolution, where authors are redefining Arabic literature by blending tradition with modernity, personal narratives with societal reflections, and local settings with universal themes. The Shift from Oral Tradition to Written Narratives Emirati storytelling has deep roots in oral traditions, where tales of desert adventures, pearl divers, and folklore heroes were passed down through generations. These stories shaped our cultural identity and provided a moral compass for communities. However, as the UAE rapidly modernized, a new generation of writers emerged, eager to document this transformation through novels. Unlike the past, where literature was primarily poetic, ...