The Red Island: The Gatekeeper

About The Red Island: The Gatekeeper

A Middle Eastern Literary Romance, a captivating blend of reality and fantasy, a love letter to the United Arab Emirates

In the forgotten ruins of Al Jazirah Al Hamra, a young Emirati man must confront his deepest fears and the magic that binds his fate. As he seeks to rescue a friend and reunite with his lost love, whispers of jinns and dark magic challenge his very identity. Will he find the strength to face his demons, or will he be consumed by the darkness lurking within?

Immerse yourself in this rare English-language Emirati novel, a mesmerizing coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of the UAE in 2001, weaved with rich Arab culture and traditions, which delves into the profound themes of love, identity, and cultural fears in an emerging society.

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Dr. Adil Alzarooni is an Emirati leader of entrepreneurial teams, committed to lifelong learning.

With over two decades of experience in executive management, investments, sales, logistics, IT security and economic zone development, he has served in various leadership positions within UAE government entities as well as family-owned businesses. He has bolstered his portfolio with directorship positions in a number of firms in diverse sectors including healthcare, education, financial services, logistics, media, technology, food and beverage, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and real estate. Currently, he operates two family offices.

Dr. Adil holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Etisalat College of Engineering, a master’s in business administration from American University of Sharjah and a PhD in family businesses and business systems from the British University in Dubai. He is a passionate educator and an inspiring public speaker in the fields of economic zone development and sustainability of family businesses.