Sheikha Bodour brings story of ancient Arab queens to life in heart of Europe

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi's ode to ancient Arab queens is set to help more people discover the incredible history of the UAE.

Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha is now available in Polish thanks to publishing house Sonia Draga Sp. z o.o.

"I feel a lot of people don't know about the history of the United Arab Emirates or Mleiha, or any of our region. This book is a starting point, I would say, for that information", said Sheikha Bodour at the launch in a quaint Polish bookstore.

The packed-out event in Warsaw's Księgarnia Korekty shop took place during the Warsaw International Book Fair, where Sharjah was the first Arab Guest of Honour in the event's history.

During the session, Sheikha Bodour, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, read an excerpt from the book in ِEnglish followed by the publisher, Sonia Draga, who read the same passage in Polish. Sheikha Bodour then signed copies for a queue of local literature enthusiasts.

Sheikha Bodour added: “Let Them Know She is Here brings to light a forgotten history of ancient Arab queens whose sovereignty was etched into the mountains, sands, and coins of Mleiha.

"I am pleased that this part of our heritage will find a new home in the hearts of Polish readers, expanding our cultural dialogue and inviting them to explore a narrative rich in historical truth and complexity.” 

Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha blends personal reflections with historical moments to examine the role of women in early history and the relationship between place, memory, and cultural identity.