Ali Al Saeed, born in Bahrain, is the author of three books. The national award-winning "QuixotiQ, the critically-acclaimed collection of short fiction "Moments" and the book of poetry "Sad Man Dancing". He wrote for numerous newspapers and publications as a journalist and writer for over a decade before switching for a career in advertising. Ali has participated in several international exhibitions, conferences and festivals. He is also the founder and organiser of the Elham Arts Festival.