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Yara Al Chouhuf

Stories to read.Feelings in colour.

Writer · Visual artist · Content creator
· Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates

A Syrian writer, visual artist and content creator from Ras al-Ayn, based in Ras Al Khaimah. Her books, visual work and media coverage, in one place.

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Two published books

Between words and images

Yara Al Chouhuf is a Syrian writer, novelist and visual artist from Ras al-Ayn, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Her creative work brings together literature, painting and digital content.

Books

01 · Novel

مدينة السلام

Madinat Al Salam — Arabic edition; the English name is a transliteration.

Type
Novel
Year
2025
Pages
460 pages
Publisher
Erteqaa International Publishing and Distribution
ISBN
9789948709756

According to Al Bayan, the novel is set in an imagined city called Madinat Al Salam (City of Peace), and its timeline runs from the past to the present through its heroine, Shiro. According to the same article, it argues for reason and for checking before believing, and highlights the strength of family bonds.

Launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

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02 · Texts

على هامش النوافذ

Ala Hamish Al Nawafidh — Arabic edition; the English name is a transliteration.

Type
Texts
Year
2025
Pages
55 pages
Publisher
Erteqaa International Publishing and Distribution
ISBN
9789948692768

Yara Al Chouhuf’s second book: a booklet of texts in 55 pages, published in 2025 by Erteqaa International Publishing and Distribution.

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Art

Spaces of colour

A published visual work.

Sea and sunset

Acrylic on canvas

Acrylic on canvas by Yara Al Chouhuf, shared on her Instagram. The title is descriptive; the date the painting was made has not been published.

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Conversations & press

Milestones

  1. 2025

    Launch of Madinat Al Salam

    The novel is published by Erteqaa and launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.

    Source (opens in a new tab)

  2. Al Bayan

    A culture feature on the novel: “Madinat Al Salam: a call to reason”.

    Source (opens in a new tab)

  3. 2025

    Ala Hamish Al Nawafidh

    Her second book is published: a booklet of texts.

    Source (opens in a new tab)

  4. 2026

    Fujairah TV

    Interview on the programme Sabah Al Khair Ya Watan, published online in 2026.

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Portrait of Yara Al Chouhuf

About Yara

A space for words.A space for colour.

She studied Biotechnology at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. Her books Madinat Al Salam and Ala Hamish Al Nawafidh were published in 2025 by Erteqaa International Publishing and Distribution, and Madinat Al Salam was launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025.

Al Bayan featured her novel Madinat Al Salam, and Fujairah TV’s programme Sabah Al Khair Ya Watan hosted her; the channel introduced her as a novelist and visual artist. On Instagram she shares content about writing and art.

Professional profile

Real estate consulting in Ras Al Khaimah

Alongside her creative work, Yara has a professional profile with Sultan Property in Ras Al Khaimah, focused on residential sales and leasing.

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Digital content

Stories beyond the page

Writing and art are part of Yara’s presence on Instagram. Follow her public profile for her latest content.

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For press & events

A short biography and links to books and media coverage for introductions to Yara and her work.

Short biography

Yara Al Chouhuf is a Syrian writer, visual artist and content creator from Ras al-Ayn, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. She studied Biotechnology at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. Her books Madinat Al Salam and Ala Hamish Al Nawafidh were published in 2025 by Erteqaa International Publishing and Distribution. Al Bayan featured her novel Madinat Al Salam, and Fujairah TV’s programme Sabah Al Khair Ya Watan hosted her.

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