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Breaking Barriers at 15: Zahra Ahmed Celebrates Her Debut Book Launch at the Prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Library.
EVERY JOURNEY HAS LESSONS. SOME ARE WORTH SHARING WITH THE WORLD.
For 15-year-old Zahratul’Jannah Ahmed, those lessons became The Journey So Far, her first book, launched at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai.
Surrounded by families, educators, dignitaries and young readers, Zahra celebrated a milestone rooted in the experiences and reflections that have shaped her life.
The book encourages young people to find their footing, discover their passions, build confidence and approach their growth with purpose while navigating a world filled with technology and distractions.
Activity and Parent Corners at the end of every chapter invite readers and their families to reflect, discuss and learn together.
The launch featured a remarkable speech by Zahra, alongside addresses by her principal, Mr. Wayne Howsen of The Aquila School, and speakers Alia Ahmed Ajetunmobi, Fanta Diop and Amna Rehman.
The programme also included “Building Offline Skills in an Online World,” a panel moderated by Zainab Al Hameed, with Ettan Ehsan, Amna Rehman and Anastazja Ukleja.
Among those attending were H.E. Sheikha Dr. Hind Bint Abdulaziz Al Qassimi; Amb. Zayyan Ibrahim, Consul General of Nigeria in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; H.E. Yaqoob Al Ali; Mr. Michael Adeniyi, Senior Special Assistant to Nigeria’s Honourable Minister for Youth Development; Dr. Wedad Ahmed Bushanin, Founder and Chairperson of Read and Enjoy UAE; Mr. V. Bhushan, Managing Director of Standard Carpets Ind. LLC; and Mr. Wayne Howsen, Principal of The Aquila School.
The occasion celebrated a young author, the support of her community and the power of sharing a journey that others can learn from.
