100% FREEBetween Two Tongues — an Arabic–English translation majlis
Bring a line that is difficult to translate and explore what changes when words cross languages. Writer and translator Maryam Al Dabbagh leads a participatory majlis about mother tongues, identity and the meanings that resist translation.
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Al Mina, Abu Dhabi · 421 Arts Campus, Zayed Port, Al Mina, Abu Dhabi
When to go
27 November 2026, 6:00–8:00 pm.
Registration required. Check the organiser for remaining spaces.
Who can go
Free translation majlis · booking required
What’s free & what to know
- Book a free place through 421; current booking options offer one or two tickets.
- English and Arabic; no prior experience required.
- The organiser says open to all but gives no numerical age guidance; this is a reflective language discussion.
- Participants are encouraged to bring a passage translated between Arabic and English, or one they would like to translate.
Sources & photo credit
Last successfully checked 29 Oct 2026. Availability can change; check with the organiser before travelling.
29 October 2026: Current original page and free ticket controls:27November18–20,English/Arabic,no prior experience,open to all(no numeric child ages).Bring translation passage;booking confirmation needed.
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