The earliest roots of science fiction can be found in the Arab World, most famously in several stories from the Arabian Nights, where robots and time travel mix with other sci-fi staples. Now, a new generation of writers is exploring the fantastic and terrifying potential of the genre.Noura Al Noman is a pioneer in a new generation of Arab science fiction authors; her young adult Ajwan trilogy has brought her international fame.Ahmed Saadawi is the author of the IPAF-winning Frankenstein in Baghdad, a profound and devastating update of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel set in American-occupied Baghdad. SF Said is the author of the award-winning Varjak Paw series and epic science fiction adventure Phoenix; he has also written extensively on children’s literature and the powerful effects of reading fiction.This panel is moderated by Ibrahim Ustadi.Language: Arabic & English with translation