SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Rashid Humaid Al Nuaimi Jayhind, a member of the Ajman royal family, presented the book, ‘Njangal Abhayarthikal’ by Denny Thomas Vattakunnel, to TV Chief Reporter Elvis Chumar at the 39th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair held at Sharjah Expo Centre. The book launch took place in the pavilion of Olive Publications, the publisher of the book.
‘Njangal Abhayarthikal’ is a book of history, life, tragedies, stories, and poems of refugees. The author takes the reader through a simple narrative style to the tragic lives of refugees, one of the contemporary tragedies. In the book, Denny Thomas gives a first-hand look at the lives of refugees to this day.
Salim Ayyanath introduced the book at the function. Social activist Munthir Kalpakancherry welcomed the gathering and Chiranthana Cultural Venue President and Incas UAE Committee General Secretary Punnakan Muhammadali presided over the function. Salam Pappinisseri, Gulf Coordinator of Olive Publication, UAE Legal Representative and social activist, also conveyed greetings. Advocate Shankar Narayanan, Sreekala P, and Nejma Binsath Ali were present at the function. Ashraf Atholi, Olive Publication Middle East Organizer, concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
