Professor Omnia Amin gave a lecture in our 'Lecture series' in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 8th of March, 2017

1- The presentation of her title: Honour Crimes in Arabic Literature

2- Short description of her presentation:

This paper shows how literature reflects the socio-political tension as well as the moral and intellectual dilemmas that Arab societies are passing through in modern times. By looking at honour crimes in literature we get to distinguish between two phases of writing among modern and contemporary authors. Each phase is connected to the political, economic as well as cultural changes of its time and environment. Literature becomes a tool to, not only reflect current state of affairs, but also opens a dimension for change and receptivity of new ways of being.

3 - Short bio:

Dr. Omnia Amin earned her PhD in Modern and Contemporary English Literature and Feminist Theory from the prestigious Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London. She is an author, translator and Professor at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zayed University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She works with the cutting edge concepts of quantum physics, the archetypes of mythology, the empowerment of women and the spiritual evolution of humanity. She is involved in the contemporary cultural and art scene in the Middle East and works with many artists around the world. Along with other translations, she has recently translated the Facets FITEx Exhibition into Arabic. Please visit: http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/facets_files_ara/facets_ara.htm to see this translation by Professor Amin.