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Arikaz
It is the late 2040s in a world transformed by the «Reset», a devastating cyber pandemic, Sherif, a modest Lebanese man, is unwittingly drawn into a revolutionary memory experiment at Arikaz, a pioneering tech firm in futuristic Neom, Saudi Arabia.
Under the guidance of Dr. Jenny Atkinson, a brilliant neuroscientist with her own complicated past, Sherif’s dive into his memories brings a love story to light—that of his parents, Nour and Nadav, set against the Middle East’s turbulent socio-political backdrop.
«ARIKAZ» is more than just Sherif’s story. It underscores the troubling prospect of memory manipulation and challenges our perceptions of truth in our digital world. It emphasizes the critical importance of data accuracy when a single discrepancy can drastically shift individual destinies and societal trajectories.
Under the guidance of Dr. Jenny Atkinson, a brilliant neuroscientist with her own complicated past, Sherif’s dive into his memories brings a love story to light—that of his parents, Nour and Nadav, set against the Middle East’s turbulent socio-political backdrop.
«ARIKAZ» is more than just Sherif’s story. It underscores the troubling prospect of memory manipulation and challenges our perceptions of truth in our digital world. It emphasizes the critical importance of data accuracy when a single discrepancy can drastically shift individual destinies and societal trajectories.
258 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2024
2 people want to read
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Chaker Khazaal
5 books52 followersChaker Khazaal, born in Lebanon in 1987, is a Palestinian-Canadian reporter, speaker, and author. Escaping a refugee camp, he immigrated to Toronto, Canada. In 2009 he graduated from York University with a BA. Focusing on International Affairs, Khazaal became an advocate for refugees and young writers, giving those with no voice a say. An engaging communicator, he is a sought after speaker at global events.
Named Esquire’s Middle East Man of the Year 2015 and 2016, he was ranked 1st by Arabian Business Magazine in the 100 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40 and presented with the Mentor Arabia Award the same year. In 2017 he was awarded the prestigious Global Trailblazer by NGO Bridges of Understanding. His acclaimed trilogy Confessions of a War Child, Lia, and Sahara, was followed by the anticipated release of Tale of Tala.
With the COVID-19 global lockdown, Chaker launched the Candle of Hope app to ignite a universal flame through a digital candle. The platform continues to spread hope globally as the world counts lit candles, not pandemic statistics. Witnessing the blast at the port of Beirut, Khazaal penned his 5th novel OUCH! a memoir with a twist in 17 days. An intense journey of pain and psychological conflict, the release date is October 17, 2020.
Named Esquire’s Middle East Man of the Year 2015 and 2016, he was ranked 1st by Arabian Business Magazine in the 100 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40 and presented with the Mentor Arabia Award the same year. In 2017 he was awarded the prestigious Global Trailblazer by NGO Bridges of Understanding. His acclaimed trilogy Confessions of a War Child, Lia, and Sahara, was followed by the anticipated release of Tale of Tala.
With the COVID-19 global lockdown, Chaker launched the Candle of Hope app to ignite a universal flame through a digital candle. The platform continues to spread hope globally as the world counts lit candles, not pandemic statistics. Witnessing the blast at the port of Beirut, Khazaal penned his 5th novel OUCH! a memoir with a twist in 17 days. An intense journey of pain and psychological conflict, the release date is October 17, 2020.
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January 4, 2025
This book takes you on a journey of emotions in a setting of social and cultural division, touching on diversity and the power of the mind in shaping our lives. The author never dwells but rather surprises you with more as you read through this very descriptive and rich story. It was a joy to read, full of suspense until the very end.
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