Founded in 2006, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has honored 136 laureates and supported the translation of 45 books into 9 languages. Submissions close on September 1st for next year’s award.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens for 20th Edition Nominations
The 20th anniversary edition of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award has opened its submissions process for nominations.
UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Cites 400,000 Attendees
In its first year with a 10-day run, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair reports drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees.
Murakami, Barakat in the UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award
In its 19th edition, Abu Dhabi’s 2025 Sheikh Zayed Book Award shines with well-recognized laureates onstage.
‘Digitizing Creativity’: Potential and Promise at Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s new ‘Digitizing Creativity’ conference opens with its first discussion of the week.
Abu Dhabi Book Fair Opens Broadened Programming
As Abu Dhabi’s professional programming begins, it includes an evolved conference program, integrated into the fair’s activities.
Rights Roundup: Deal Reports From Early 2025
The initial crush of international trade show events eases briefly now, for a look at some rights sales around adult titles.
Hoda Barakat, Haruki Murakami Lead Zayed Award Winners
The avidly followed Lebanese author Hoda Barakat is the Literature category winner of this new round of Sheikh Zayed Book Awards.
UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Touts Fast Stand Bookings
With a discount helping to drive stand sales, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair advises exhibitors to register quickly.
UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Draws 4,000+ Entries for 19th Edition
More than 4,000 submissions were made to the 19th Sheikh Zayed Book Award, with longlists announced at the end of this year.