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.
The UAE’s $544,528 Golden Narrative Opens for Submissions
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center’s new Golden Narrative Award opens its six categories to nominations in its inaugural edition.
Abu Dhabi: The Golden Narrative Award’s New Higher Committee
As its book fair nears, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center names the Golden Narrative Award’s higher committee.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Readies Its 32nd Edition
One of the Arab world’s largest bookselling fairs, the public-facing Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens May 22.
Rights Edition: A Young Egyptian Publisher for Naguib Mahfouz’s Writings
In Egypt, a new publisher for the Naguib Mahfouz estate’s Arabic-language rights means a fresh outreach to younger readers.
Cheering 25 Years: A Celebration of ‘Banipal Magazine’
Set to close after 25 years of translating contemporary Arabic literature into English, the Banipal Magazine team celebrated its legacy.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s Final Exhibitor Tally: 1,130 Publishers
Exhibiting publishers from more than 80 nations participated in an Abu Dhabi International Book Fair that staged more than 650 events.
Audiobooks: Storytel’s Yasmina Jraissati on the Format’s Progress in the Arab World
‘We’re in a good position,’ says Storytel’s Yasmina Jraissati, after the audiobook service Storytel’s first five years in the region.
At Abu Dhabi: Scholars Discuss Arabic Novels in the World Marketplace
With praise for the boosts that awards programs can offer, two scholars agree that translation of Arabic fiction is lagging in world markets.
TikTok at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Chatting With Hany Kamel
Books, says Hany Kamel, ‘align with TikTok’s mission to inspire creativity and bring joy.’ The social medium is at Abu Dhabi’s book fair.
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