"Kalima" also participated for the first time in the Abu Dhabi University Book Fair from 30 April to 01 May 2008.

The stand of "Kalima" welcomed Mrs. Amna Al Mansouri, a UAE Writer and Author of "Aynaki ya Hamda" ( Your Eyes, Hamda); Laila Abul Houl, a Writer; and many students and professors including:

• James Pounder, Provost
• Dr. Sattar Zweni, Assistant Professor of Translation
• Dr. Ghanem Jasser Al Bastami, Chair of Education Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology