Kalimat Group and Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality have launched three illustrated children’s books in Arabic and English, teaching young readers about environmental protection, public safety and community responsibility through engaging stories inspired by everyday life in Sharjah.
SHARJAH: Kalimat Group has unveiled three illustrated children’s books in Arabic and English, helping young readers discover how public services protect neighbourhoods, beaches and the environment. The series, Friends of Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality, was launched at Expo Centre Sharjah during the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, in collaboration with Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of the publishing group, attended the launch and visited its pavilion at the fair.
The stories follow Rashed and Mariam and their Grandpa Saeed through familiar settings in Dibba Al-Hisn. Rather than presenting municipal services as complicated rules, the books show how employees and residents work together to keep public spaces safe, clean and welcoming.
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What do the three books teach children?
Grandpa Saeed’s Library, written by Mariam Al Jamal, follows Rashed as he helps build a garden library. Municipal engineer Majed explains why construction plans, supervision and safety requirements matter, showing how a simple family project connects with community regulations.
In Beach Guardians by Noura Al Khouri, the children visit Dibba Al-Hisn beach and harbour. They meet Basheer, a cleaner, and Khalid, a municipal inspector, learning about rubbish collection, protecting marine life and looking after shared facilities.
Mariam’s Little Palm, written by Nadia Al Najjar, explores agricultural traditions. Mariam finds a young offshoot beside a Khenaizi date palm and learns from municipal engineer Salama how to transplant and care for it. A family date harvest connects the lesson to local heritage.
The Kalimat Group books combine practical information with relatable characters, encouraging children to understand the value of teamwork, responsible behaviour and respect for their surroundings.
When are the author-signing sessions?
Three sessions have been arranged at the publisher’s pavilion for children aged six to nine. Mariam Al Jamal opened the programme on November 9, 2026, followed by Noura Al Khouri on November 10, 2026. Nadia Al Najjar is scheduled to meet young readers on November 12, 2026.
The launch also drew senior officials, including Talib Abdullah Al Yahyai, Director of Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality, and Ahmed Al Ali, General Manager of Kalimat Group.
Impact to expect
By turning municipal responsibilities into stories children can relate to, the initiative may encourage families to talk about cleaner beaches, safer buildings and greener neighbourhoods. It also gives parents and educators in Sharjah a locally grounded way to discuss civic responsibility, while helping young readers connect environmental care with Dibba Al-Hisn’s coastal and agricultural heritage.
