The winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is to be announced on the eve of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
In Jordan: A First IPAF Workshop Is Focused on Editing
For the first time in the International Prize for Arabic Fiction’s ‘Creative Writing Nadwa’ event series: a workshop on editing.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2025 Longlist
Sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, the International Prize for Arabic Fiction issues a 16-title longlist.
IPA Opens the Prix Voltaire to International Nominations
Nominations for the 2024 Prix Voltaire have opened, the laureate to be honored at Guadalajara’s International Publishers Congress.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction: The 2024 Longlist
The 2024 longlist for the annual International Prize for Arabic Fiction includes work from 11 markets and 16 writers.
At Norway’s WEXFO, Iraqi Mazin Lateef Ali Wins IPA’s Prix Voltaire
The Iraqi publisher Mazin Lateef Ali’s son Abdulmoahimen accepts the 2023 Prix Voltaire for his father, who was abducted in 2020.
At London Book Fair: The IPA Prix Voltaire Shortlist
The 2023 IPA Prix Voltaire nominees—from Pakistan, Egypt, Ireland, Turkey, and Iraq—’have made a significant contribution’ to freedom to publish.
Eman Hylooz of Jordan’s Abjjad: Ebook Provider for 124 Publishers
An Arabic reading app, Abjjad has 1.5 million registered users and works with publishers in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and other markets.
At Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Congress: Maha Abdullah on Localization
In taking books to film or television, consultant Maha Abdullah tells publishers, full ‘localization’ may be better than mere translation.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwell, Is Book Aid International’s New Patron
Taking up the patronage held by the late Duke of Edinburgh, Camilla now advocates for Book Aid International’s work of providing access to books.