Arab screen stars Khaled El Sawy, Ahmed Al Jasmi, and Dhafer L’Abidine took audiences behind the scenes of their creative journeys during a session titled “From Acting to Writing” at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025.
The trio discussed how performing in front of the camera evolved into a passion for crafting stories, describing writing as an extension of their artistic and human experience. El Sawy reflected on writing as “a gateway to freedom and discovery,” while Al Jasmi emphasized that “writing and acting are two conversations within the same artist.”
Tunisian actor Dhafer L’Abidine said storytelling allows him to explore life through new perspectives: “Writing taught me to be more human—it changed how I see the world.”
The lively discussion offered an intimate look at how storytelling bridges disciplines and deepens creative expression across cultures.




