This month’s roundup features a little something for everyone – an auditory adventure around the world, a new voice in Scandinavian crime novels, and something practical to help readers make the most of their everyday life
20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Longlists for All Categories
In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award Celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award Celebrates 20 years of supporting Arabic literature and culture around the world.
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, Amazon, and Audible Commit to a New Digital Arabic Library
Both Audible and the Kindle system are to factor into the Abu Dhabi-Amazon digital arabic language initiative announced this week.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Submissions Close September 1
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.
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.
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: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Its 19th Edition Shortlists
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award in Abu Dhabi names its 19th iteration shortlists, with a winner’s ceremony set for April 28.
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.