Tell them she's here

Author's name: Sheikha Badour Al Qasimi

From a sacred thread that connects us to our grandmothers and their mothers, and to the chain of women who came before us and silently and profoundly formed the foundation of our souls, this novel comes as a lyrical meditation on memory, heritage, and the quiet power that is passed down through generations.

In essence, the book speaks with the voice of an ancient guide, present for centuries above the sands of this place and under its skies, a voice that teaches movement and belonging, and how man finds his place between the earth and the sky and everything in between.

"I came to teach you how to draw symbols on the sand,
And how do you speak the language of the earth?
And remember the tribes and customs that have been lost,
Engraved on the rocks,
And the one sought in the rustling of the desert palm trees.
Then the voice returns to take the reader to a wider space than the body and memory:

"I came to show you how to run like wild horses,
And how you soar like falcons above sacred skies,
And how do you get lost among the stars and then return?
By reading the map hidden in your bones.
Through passages brimming with symbolism and familial resonance, Badour Al Qasimi offers a return to the roots of identity; to a place where memory is not spoken but felt, and knowledge is not taught but reclaimed. It is a book about lineage as a compass, about heritage as a whisper, and about the presence of women whose traces remain buried beneath the sand, guiding the hearts of people to this day.

Why is this novel suitable for you?
If you are looking for an Emirati literary work with a deep poetic voice about identity and roots.
A refined language full of imagery, yet close to the heart and touching the Arab and Gulf reader.
Ideal as a gift for lovers of reading and books that talk about women and family heritage.
A great addition to any home library in the UAE and the Gulf countries.
Book Information
Title: Tell them she's here
Author: Badour Al Qasimi
Publisher: Kalimat Group
Year of publication: 2025
Category: Novel – Arabic Literature – Identity and Heritage
Number of pages:
Cover type: Hardcover

If you are looking for a novel that carries the spirit of the desert, the voice of grandmothers, and the legacy of women, then “Tell Them She Is Here” will be one of the most beautiful additions to your library in the UAE and beyond.

📍 Why is this novel important for the Arab reader in the UAE?
The novel "Tell Them She's Here" by Emirati author Bodour Al Qasimi is a contemporary literary work that blends identity, memory, women's empowerment, and desert heritage in a serene, poetic style. If you're looking for a unique Arabic novel that captures the spirit of the Gulf and offers a journey into the self, family, and tribe, this book is an ideal choice for lovers of refined literature in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf region.