Mohsen Fallahian

About Me

Full Name: Mohsen Fallahian

Age: 39

Nationality: Emirati

Ethnicity: Arab-Persian

Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent), Farsi (basic)

Current Residence: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Education

• Bachelor’s in Creative Writing – Zayed University, Dubai
• Master’s in Arabic Literature – UAE University, Al Ain

Career

• Former Journalist – Al Khaleej Gazette
• Former Editorial Consultant – The Emirates Review
• Former Acquisitions Editor – Noor Publishing
• Current: Full-time Writer & Essayist
• Creative Writing Instructor – Mohammed bin Rashid Library
• Podcast Host – Tales from the Gulf

Books

• Mirage of the Sandstorm: Contemporary fiction set in Dubai
• The Silent Minaret: Historical fiction set in 19th-century Abu Dhabi
• Whispers Beneath the Palm Trees: Philosophical memoir

Hobbies & Passions

• Arabic Calligraphy
• Exploring historical UAE sites
• Visiting literary cafés like Alserkal Avenue’s Book Café
• Enjoying specialty Emirati coffee blends
• Mentoring emerging Emirati writers

Achievements

• Emirates Writers Award
• Sheikh Zayed Book Award – Emerging Author

Featured Articles

• TechBullion: The Voice of a Generation
• Dubai Weeklys: Philosophy on Storytelling in the UAE
• EIN Presswire: Launch of 'Whispers Beneath the Palm Trees'
• UAE Stories: Exploring Emirati Tradition