Friday 14 / March / 2025
Muscat: Arabs Unseen, a book written by Mohammed Mahfoodh Al Ardhi, highlights the lives of 10 inspirational Arab individuals, including three Omanis, and their exemplary journeys of overcoming challenges and hardships.
During a meeting, the author revealed his motivation and reasons for writing the book. Al Ardhi said he believes in the Arab race and that it can do great things even in modern times, replicating their glorious past, however most of these go unnoticed because they don’t receive due appreciation and recognition.
“In recent years, I have made deliberate efforts to engage as closely as possible with bright minds from across our region. I have been fortunate to learn of myriad and inspiring success stories, but was surprised to realise that many of the commendable individuals behind these achievements have never been acknowledged on a regional or international scale,” he explained.
The author, an entrepreneur and a board member of the National Bank of Oman, said his objective was to highlight the unsung heroes and their stories for the world so that they may receive their long overdue recognition. “I intend for this book to inform readers about the vibrant, creative, compassionate and intelligent minds that exist in the Arab region.
Global interest
“I would like these stories to ignite a global interest in the great minds of contemporary Arab society,” he mentioned.
The author also accepted the fact that many Arabs have made a notable contribution and difference to the world, but he selected individuals, whose stories appealed to him personally.
“For Arabs Unseen, I selected individuals whose stories spoke to me personally and fit seamlessly with the intended themes and messages that I wished to share with my readers,” he noted.
