Events
"Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy" Discussion as Part of World Arabic Language Day Celebration
Date: December, 18 2024
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As part of the activities for World Arabic Language Day, Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in collaboration with the Institut du Monde Arabe, organised a distinguished literary session featuring Novelist Reem Bassiouney. During
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Launches Rich Cultural Programme in Japan to Strengthen Knowledge Exchange
Date: September, 19 2024
Location: Japan
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), launched a rich cultural programme of activities, meetings, and panel discussions in Japan, as part of the wider international
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"From Historical Foundations to Modern Narratives: The Evolution of Egyptian Literature" Session
Date: October, 20 2024
Location: Frankfurt Book Fair
As part of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s participation in the Frankfurt Book Fair’s activities, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in collaboration with "Litprom", organised a session titled "From Historical Foundatio
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"Philosophy in Islam: A Living History" Session
Date: October, 18 2024
Location: Frankfurt Book Fair
As part of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s activities in Frankfurt Book Fair 2024, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in collaboration with "Litprom", organised a session titled "Philosophy in Islam: A Living History",
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Hosting Academic Conference on "Arabian Nights" in Collaboration with Casa Árabe in Spain
Date: June, 10 2024
Location: Casa Árabe, Spain
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), organised an academic conference on the significant influence of "Arabian Nights" in Spain, in collaboration with the Casa Árab
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award's 18 Edition Ceremony
Date: April, 30 2024
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fall
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Continued collaboration with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and SZBA
Date: September, 14 2023
Location: Online via SOAS Zoom
In 2023, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Publishing & Technology was awarded to independent Egyptian publisher ElAin Publishing, acclaimed for their range of literary, academic, and non-fiction titles from all over the A
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Can literary translation be taught and learned? – Voices from university didactics and professional practice”
Date: June, 29 2023
Location: University of Mainz - Germany
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award held its first collaboration with the University of Mainz in Germany alongside the award's partner, Cultural Association Litprom, to organise the event “Can literary translation be taught and
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"Conversation with the Winners” at University of Venice Ca’ Foscari
Date: April, 18 2023
Location: University of Venice Ca’ Foscari
This was the first collaboration with the University of Venice Ca’ Foscari for the event “Conversation with the Winners”, to highlight the richness of Arab literature and culture through a conversation with SZBA laureate
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Ibn Khaldûn's Theory and its Relevance
Date: June, 14 2023
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at King’s College, London, The Sheikh Zayed Book Award at Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, held a lite
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The award-winning Egyptian musician Omar Khairat in conversation with the renowned media host, Dr. Hala Sarhan
Date: May, 24 2023
Location: ADIBF - Bursa Stage, Hall 12
Session with the award-winning Egyptian musician Omar Khairat was in conversation with the renowned media host, Dr. Hala Sarhan in a special talk discussing his life and musical journey. The event’s organization coi
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"The Joy of Arabic" in collaboration with the Library of Arabic Literature at the New York University - Abu Dhabi
Date: May, 24 2023
Location: ADIBF - Aya Sofya Stage - Hall 10
Presenting the literary and cultural heritage of Arabic in other languages can be challenging for scholars and translators. But in spite of high barriers of language and culture, working on Arabic through the medium of o
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Meet the winners of Sheikh Zayed Book Award 17th Edition
Date: May, 23 2023
Location: ADIBF - Bursa Stage, Hall 12
Meet the winners of Sheikh Zayed Book Award 17th Edition was a literary session where they discussed their award-winning works that have enriched the Arabic literary library in attendance of HE Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairma
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"The End of The Desert" Novel Discussion in Collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon
Date: May, 27 2023
Location: ADIBF - Aya Sofya Stage - Hall 10
In Collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, Said Khatibi, the SZBA 2023 Young Author winner, introduced his detective novel “The End of the Desert”. The novel exhibits imaginative characteristics, stylistic orig
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"The Poet AlAllaq: Between the Aesthetics of Language and the Rhythm of Memory" Seminar in collaboration with Sea of Culture Foundation
Date: May, 25 2023
Location: ADIBF - Sea of Culture Foundation Booth, D17- Hall 12
n collaboration with Sea of Culture Foundation, our guests got a closer look at the book “Where to, O Poem?” in a session with Ali Jaafar Alallaq, the SZBA 2023 Literature winner. The book is a significant addition to th
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"Arab Fiction: A Growing Trend and Translation Opportunity" Seminar in collaboration with Publishing Perspectives Magazine
Date: May, 25 2023
Location: ADIBF - Aya Sofya Stage - Hall 10
The popularity and accessibility of genre fiction—such as mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and more—are on the rise in the Arab world. These types of books are not only drawing in more Arabic readers, but also have the
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"Meet the Sheikh Zayed Book Award Winners 2023" Seminar at Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
Date: May, 24 2023
Location: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
In collaboration with Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, we present the annual 'Meet the Winners' session. Our laureates of the 17th edition, Said Khatibi, winner of the 2023 "Young Author" award, and Dr. Jalila Al Tritar, winner of th
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In celebration of UAE Reading Month and in collaboration with LoveReading LitFest
Date: March, 20 2023
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with LoveReading LitFest UK, we are delighted to support the UAE Reading Month initiative as part of our role in supporting the Arab cultural and literary scene, by holding a virtual discussion hosting E
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Al Multaqa Literary Salon: The Critical Narrative: Rationalism or Populism
Date: March, 14 2023
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a webinar titled “The Critical Narrative: Rationalism or Populism”, a literary discourse with the 2022 Cultural Personality of the Year
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The Role Of Awards in Supporting Translation
Date: January, 29 2023
Location: Cairo Book Fair
This event was held at the Cairo Book Fair and hosted Mr. Saeed Hamdan AL Tunaiji from the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Dr. Karma Sami from the National Center for Translation Award, Maryam Fahmi from the Naguib Mahfouz Awar
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“Café Riche: Unfolding Egypt's History"
Date: January, 28 2023
Location: Cairo Book Fair
This event was held at the Cairo Book Fair with our 2022 Literature Laureate Maisoon Saqer, Dr. Kamal Mugaith, Researcher at the National Center for Educational Research and Development, and Dr. Hussien Hammouda, Profess
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Growing the Book Business in the Arab World
Date: October, 19 2022
Location: Frankfurt Book Fair, Congress Center - Level 2
With both potential and challenges, the Arab world presents publishers with a complex business environment. During the Frankfurt Book Fair, a discussion in collaboration with the international trade magazine Publishin
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From Coffeehouse to Internet: Arabic Literature in Transition
Date: October, 21 2022
Location: Hybrid
From Coffeehouse to Internet: Arabic Literature in Transition“ event was held at buchmesse, during the Frankfurt Book Fair, in collaboration with Litprom, hosting Maisoon Saqer, recipient of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2
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Bedouins, the Desert and Poetry
Date: September, 24 2022
Location: Sea of Culture HQ
In collaboration with Sea of Culture, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized its first physical session since the beginning of COVID, titled “Bedouins, the Desert and Poetry” with Dr. Mohamed Al-Maztouri, winner of SZBA 2
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Bringing a New Audience to Arabic Literature
Date: September, 08 2022
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a virtual panel discussion titled “Bringing a New Audience to Arabic Literature", hosting Michael Cooperson, SZBA 2
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The Enduring Legacies of the Arabian Nights
Date: July, 06 2022
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with King’s’ College London, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held an online discussion on the cultural legacy of the Arabian Nights in world literature. Prof. Muhsin Al-Musawi, winner of the SZBA 2022 for A
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Publishing Perspectives: Impact of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award and Local Literary Trends Seminar
Date: May, 27 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair - Youth Stage
In collaboration with the international trade magazine Publishing Perspectives, Arabic-language publishers whose titles have won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award discussed how the award impacted their business and public awar
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Al Multaqa Literary Salon: Bedouinism in Ancient Arabic Poetry
Date: May, 28 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair - Youth Stage
In collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted an event during Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022 on ‘Bedouinism in Ancient Arabic Poetry’, a literary discourse with the 2022 Youn
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Sea of Culture: Maisoon Saqer a Culmination of Creative Journey
Date: May, 28 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair - Youth Stage
In collaboration with Sea of Culture, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a seminar with the Emirati poet, writer and artist, Maisoon Saqer, to explore her literary and artistic career, and discussed her winning book ‘Eye
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Date: May, 26 2022
Location: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi - Reem Island
In collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, meet the winners of SZBA at a literary session to introduce their winning works. The seminar has moderated by Prof. Hana Subhi, professor of French language and litera
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Meet the winners of Sheikh Zayed Book Award 16th Edition
Date: May, 25 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair - Main Stage
Meet the winners of Sheikh Zayed Book Award 16th Edition at a literary session where they discuss their award-winning works that have enriched the Arabic literary library in attendance of HE Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman o
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Litprom - Crossing Borders: Arabic Literature in the World Today
Date: May, 25 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair - Youth Stage
Crossing Borders: Arabic Literature in the World Today in collaboration with the cultural association Litprom. The panelists are Iman Mersal, SZBA 2021 Literature winner, Leila Chammaa, German Lebanese translator, and La
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Arab Literary Prizes and their impact on the writing sector and in popularizing writers
Date: May, 24 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair - Main Stage
Discussion held on Arab Literary Prizes and their impact on the writing sector and in popularizing writers. The discussion covered the below themes: The role of literary awards in stimulating the Arabic publishing
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Spotlight on Arabic Literature and Culture
Date: May, 24 2022
Location: Virtual
For centuries, Arabic literature and culture has influenced some of the West's most revered authors and thinkers. The Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a panel discussion highlighting the importance of sharing Arabic litera
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The Sheikh Zayed Book Award 16th Edition Ceremony
Date: May, 24 2022
Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award 16th Edition ceremony was held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on 24 May 2022 and hosted key intellectual & literary figures, alongside ministers, senior officials & diplomats, to witness granting eig
French Word Games, “Untranslatable Arabic”, and Global English
Date: May, 11 2022
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT), Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a virtual research seminar entitled “French Word Games, “Untranslatable Arabic”, and Global English” with Michael Coo
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Global Arabic Humanities
Date: June, 14 2022
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with SOAS, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a webinar on Global Arabic Humanities, hosting Dr. Muhsin J. Al-Musawi, author of The Arabian Nights in Contemporary World Cultures, winner of SZBA 2022 in Ara
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Children’s Literature as World Literature
Date: May, 31 2022
Location: Virtual
Held in collaboration with SOAS, the webinar held by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted Raja’ Mallah, 2022 Children’s Literature shortlistee, Charlotte Eyre, freelance journalist and previously Children’s Editor at The B
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French Word Games, "Untranslatable Arabic", and Global English
Date: May, 11 2022
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a virtual research seminar entitled “French Word Games, “Untranslatable Arabic”, and Global English” with Michael
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Arab Literature and Culture in the West and Beyond
Date: May, 12 2022
Location: Virtual
In collaboration with SOAS, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a webinar titled 'the impact of Arab Literature in the West and Beyond'. The discussion was joined by H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, Secretary-General of SZBA and Cha
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Translation & Cultural Exchange
Date: April, 28 2022
Location: Virtual
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of Department of Culture and Tourism, and in collaboration with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London, held a web
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The importance of bringing works of translation to the attention of new readers
Date: March, 23 2022
Location:
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award at Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, part of Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with LoveReading LitFest, held a virtual discussion that hosted Hessa Al Mehairi, C
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The Problems of the Narrated Self in the Saudi Feminist Novel
Date: March, 02 2022
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award at Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, hosted a virtual event on “The Problems of the Narrated S
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The Ground and The Sky: Writing Workshop Series
Date: November, 14 2021
Location: Online via Zoom
Held in collaboration with Arab American National Museum, the two-part writing workshop series for high school students titled “The Ground and The Sky?” took place via Zoom and was led by renowned writers Ibtisam Barakat
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Why aren’t more children’s books published in translation?
Date: November, 24 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Held in collaboration with The Bookseller, the webinar titled “Why aren’t more children’s books published in translation?” hosted by the managing director of Al Salwa Publishers Salwa Shakhshir, alongside senior commissi
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It’s only a children’s book – The complexity of the supposedly simple
Date: October, 22 2021
Location: Frankfurt Studio Stream
Author, artist and 2020 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Children's Literature winner Ibtisam Barakat, joined publisher and Executive Director of Sujet Verlag Madjid Mohit, and author and translator Suleman Taufiq for ’It’s only
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Publishing Arabic Books – Opportunities and Challenges
Date: October, 22 2021
Location: Frankfurt Studio Stream
Held in collaboration with Litprom Cultural Foundation, the webinar hosted 2021 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Publishing and Technology winner Rasha al Ameer of Dar Al Jadeed, alongside Publishing Manager of Storytel and Found
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The Untapped Potential of Arabic Literature
Date: October, 21 2021
Location: Frankfurt Studio Stream
As part of our cultural programme at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair, we hosted a virtual webinar titled ‘Untapped Potential of Arabic Literature, with poet, critic, translator, and Assistant Professor of Arabic Literature
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The Global Landscape for Translation Rights
Date: September, 30 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
In celebration of International Translation Day, the International Publishers Association hosted Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2021 Translation winner Michael Cooperson alongside Paola Seghi of Book Fairs and International Rel
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Translation: Art and Soul
Date: September, 12 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
In collaboration with Sea of Culture UAE, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a webinar titled "Translation: Art and Soul” with the 2021 award-winning translator Michael Cooperson and chaired by Inas Suleiman, Director of
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Legacy of Supremacy between Folklore and Religion, in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon
Date: August, 24 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
In collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted 2021 Contribution to the Development of Nations winner Dr. Saeed El Masry as he traced the roots of the supremacy phenomena in religion
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In collaboration with Sea of Culture, From Drawing to Painting
Date: August, 15 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in collaboration with Sea of Culture UAE, hosted the literary discourse featuring the 2021 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Literary and Art Criticism winner Khelil Gouia who reflected on his academic and
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Limits and Aspirations of Arab Womanhood
Date: August, 18 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Co-hosted by the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted Iman Mersal as she spoke about her acclaimed book (In the Footsteps of Enayat Al-Zayyat), for which she received the 2021 Sheikh Zaye
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Female Voices in Arabic Literature
Date: July, 15 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in collaboration with The Bookseller, hosted the literary discourse titled ‘Female Voices in Arabic Literature’ on July 15, 2021. The webinar featured the 2021 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Literatu
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Interview with Iman Mersal (part of Maghreb-Orient des Livres 2021 Festival)
Date: July, 11 2021
Location: Salons de l’hôtel de ville de Paris | Livestream on Facebook
Iman Mersal, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2021 Literature winner, spoke about her literary journey and winning the award for her book (In The Footsteps of Enayat Al Zayyat) on July 11 at 3:45 PM GST, as part of the Maghre
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Discussing (Legacy of Supremacy between Folklore and Religion)
Date: June, 27 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in collaboration with Sea of Culture UAE, hosted the 2021 Contribution to the Development of Nations winner Dr. Saeed El-Masry in a webinar that discussed the author's award-winning work of cultu
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An hour with Iman Mersal, as part of the Arabofolies festival of music, arts, and ideas organised by Institut du Monde Arabe
Date: June, 19 2021
Location: Institut du Monde Arabe Library, and live-streamed on Institut du Monde Arabe Facebook page
In a literary conversation entitled 'An hour with... Iman Mersal', the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2021 Literature winner, highlighted the historical and personal journey behind her award-winning book (In The Footsteps of En
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Islamic Theology and Society: Arab and German Perspectives
Date: May, 28 2021
Location: Live Webinar on Litprom's Youtube Channel
"Freedom of action", worldly and divine "justice", "human responsibility": These and other concepts have been and are still essential to scholarly debates in Islamic theology (‘ilm al-kalam), shaped by societal and polit
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award – A Recurring Dream Every Year
Date: May, 27 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Sheikh Zayed Book Award at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre collaborated with Sea of Culture to host SZBA 2021 Children's Literature winner Mizouni Bannani in a webinar, hosted by Dr. Sarah Salem Al Suwaidi, Division
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‘In the Footsteps of Enayat Al-Zayyat’ in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon
Date: May, 26 2021
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Sheikh Zayed Book Award at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, hosted Egyptian author and SZBA 2021 Literature winner Iman Mersal in a literary discourse entitled ‘In th
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Meet the Winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 15th Edition
Date: May, 25 2021
Location: Hybrid event - Abu Dhabi International Book Fair and YouTube Livestream
The 15th Edition winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award met both physically and virtually in a hybrid event held at the 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) for a literary session discussing thei
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Awarding of Medals and Certificates of Merit to 2020 and 2021 winners
Date: May, 26 2021
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Our 14th and 15th edition awardees joined us at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to receive their gold medals and certificates of merit in the presence of Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Secretary-General of Sheikh Zayed Book Aw
Marina Warner and Amin Maalouf in conversation
Date: March, 31 2021
Location: Live Webinar on Zoom
President of the Royal Society of Literature, Marina Warner, is joined in conversation by French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf. Their conversation, streamed live from London and Paris, centred around their explorations of
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Representation of Arabic Voices and Topics in Academic Publishing
Date: March, 09 2021
Location: Live Webinar on Zoom
How can the academic publishing community ensure that a wider range of Arabic voices and topics are better represented in their catalogues and in scholarly discourse? English is the dominant language of publication, whic
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The Thousand and One Nights and World Literature in the Twentieth Century
Date: March, 04 2021
Location: Live Webinar on Zoom
It is gradually being acknowledged that the Arabic story-collection Thousand and OneNights has had a major influence on European and world literature. In this lecture, we will examine the influence of the Nights, as an i
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Stories We Continue to Tell: The Many Returns of One Thousand and One Nights
Date: February, 07 2021
Location: Live Webinar on Zoom
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute organized a webinar exploring the enduring power of The Thousand and One Nights. One of the greatest contributions to world literature, The Thousand and One Nig
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Frankfurt Book Fair Digital Programme: The Arab World and Europe: Flight and Migration in Children’s Books
Date: October, 16 2020
Location: Frankfurt Book Fair Digital Programme
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award participated in a virtual discussion at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2020 live Digital Programme. Chaired by Dr. Stephan Milich, Arabist and Board member of Litprom, the event hosted Ibtisam Baraka
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Frankfurt Book Fair Digital Programme: The Arab World: There is a lot to discover
Date: October, 13 2020
Location: Frankfurt Book Fair Live digital programme
As part of the Frankfurt Book Fair's 2020 digital live programme, the Award organised a panel titled ‘The Arab World: There’s a Lot to Discover’ on 13 October 2020. The session hosted Margaret Obank, publisher and edit
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Arabic Children’s Literature in Translation: Conversations with Publishers and Translators
Date: September, 28 2020
Location: Live Webinar on YouTube
Hosted by Publishing Perspectives and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, award-winning translator Sawad Hussain and Canada-based Bookland Press publisher Robert Morgan joined Publishing Perspectives editor-in-chief Porter Ande
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The Positive Impact of Prizes on Translation
Date: September, 03 2020
Location: Live Webinar on Zoom
The Bookseller and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized a Virtual Webinar titled ‘The Positive Impact of Prizes on Translation’. Literary prizes have the power to dramatically raise the profile of international writi
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The Global Influence of the Arabian Nights
Date: July, 16 2020
Location: Live Webinar on Zoom
The Bookseller and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized a Virtual Webinar titled ‘The Global Influence of the Arabian Nights’. The discussion unpacked the legacy of the Nights and explored its place in western litera
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Write Your Life: Pen, Voice and Story
Date: July, 12 2020
Location: Live Virtual Seminar on Zoom
In partnership with Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, an online Memoir/Personal History writing workshop titled ‘Write Your Life: Pen, Voice, and Story’ was delivered by Ibtisam Barakat, Sheikh Zayed Book Award, 2020 Childr
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Building a Digital Ecosystem for Knowledge
Date: June, 25 2020
Location: Live Digital Seminar on WebEx
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted last week a seminar entitled 'Building a Digital Ecosystem for Knowledge', exploring the digital impact on the publishing sector. Moderated by Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Director of Publi
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Virtual Seminar with Ibtisam Barakat, Winner of the 2020 Children's Literature Award
Date: May, 11 2020
Location: Live Digital Seminar on WebEx
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized an online literary discussion in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon via Webex platform with Ibtisam Barakat, SZBA 2020 recipient of the Children's Literature Award. During the
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Virtual Seminar with Dr. Mohamed Ait Mihoub, Winner of the 2020 Translation Award
Date: May, 04 2020
Location: Live Digital Seminar on WebEx
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized an online literary discussion in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon via Webex platform with Dr. Mohamed Ait Mihoub, SZBA 2020 recipient of the Translation Award. The virtual se
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Children's Literature, the Internet and the Virtual World
Date: April, 27 2020
Location: Live Digital Seminar on Zoom
Sea of Culture in collaboration with Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized an online literary discussion entitled “Children's Literature, the Internet and the Virtual World” with the Palestinian writer and artist Ibtisam Bar
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Virtual Seminar with Haydar Qasim, Winner of the 2020 Young Author Award
Date: April, 27 2020
Location: Live Digital Seminar on WebEx
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized an online literary discussion in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon via Webex platform with Hayder Qasim, SZBA 2020 recipient of the Young Author Award. The virtual session all
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Virtual Seminar with Dr. Moncef Ouhaibi, Winner of the 2020 Literature Award
Date: April, 18 2020
Location: Live Digital Seminar on WebEx
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized an online literary discussion in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon via Webex platform with Dr. Moncef Ouhaibi, SZBA 2020 recipient of the Literature Award. The virtual session
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Hosts Seminar on Tolerance in Culture, Literature and History
Date: December, 22 2019
Location: St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award organised an international seminar on the role of tolerance in culture, literature an
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award organises Arab-Russian Cultural Dialogue in Moscow
Date: December, 09 2019
Location: Moscow, Russia
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award organised a panel discussion in Moscow on Monday (9 December) to highlight the pivotal cultural role of Russian-Emirati cultural dialogue. Held at the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, the Arab-Russian Cu
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Launches First Translations of Winning Titles
Date: October, 18 2019
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised a seminar to launch the first translations of the award winning titles, as part of the activities of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) at the F
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Hosts Trends in Children’s Literature - Arab and German Voices at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Date: October, 17 2019
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a panel discussion entitled 'Children's Literature Today - Voices from the Arab and German World' yesterday, as part of its participation in the Frankfurt International Book Fair, takin
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Attends First Ever International Publishers Association Seminar in Middle East
Date: October, 01 2019
Location: Kempinski Hotel, Amman, Jordan
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award participated in the first ever International Publishers Association (IPA) seminar to take place in the Middle East, held in the Jordanian capital of Amman on 30 September and 1 October under t
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‘Meet the 2019 Winners’ Seminar at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Date: April, 25 2019
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
The winners of the 13th annual Sheikh Zayed Book Award, gathered during the 2019 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) for a special panel session, with fans having the chance to pose questions to the famed authors a
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SZBA Panel Discussion on ‘Arabic Literary Awards – Mobilising the Cultural Scene’
Date: April, 24 2019
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised a panel discussion entitled ‘Arabic Literary Awards – Mobilising the Cultural Scene’ as part of its participation in the Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2019 The session was moderated by
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SZBA Panel Discussion on 'Translation as a Tool of Cultural Exchange'
Date: April, 24 2019
Location: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised a panel discussion entitled ’Translation as a Tool of Cultural Exchange’ as part of its participation in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019. The panel was moderated by
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Meet the 2019 Winners Seminar at Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University
Date: April, 23 2019
Location: Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organised a ‘Meet the Winners’ session in partnership with Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University. The session was moderated by Dr. Hana Sobhi, Professor of Literature and French language. Speakers incl
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Organises Storytelling Event at Magrudy's Abu Dhabi
Date: March, 29 2019
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized a Children’s Story Telling’ event in partnership with Magrudy’s Bookstore, at Al Wahda Mall branch, Abu Dhabi on 29 March 2019. The event featured the author of ‘The Dinoraf’ story - Emi
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The Role of Literary Prizes in Increasing Readership’ Seminar in Collaboration with UAE University
Date: March, 20 2019
Location: Al Ain – UAE
To mark the National Month of Reading, Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organized a panel discussion on 20 March 2019, in partnership with United Arab Emirates University entitled ‘The role of Arabic literary awards in enc
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Organises a Discussion on 'Arabic Literature Today' at London Book Fair
Date: March, 13 2019
Location: London, UK
Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised a panel discussion entitled ‘Arabic Literature Today’ as part of its participation in the London Book Fair. The talk, featured Mouza Al Shamsi, Director of SZBA, Porter Anderso
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Organises Storytelling Event at Magrudy's Dubai
Date: December, 27 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised a children’s storytelling event in collaboration with Magrudy’s Bookstore on Thursday, 27 December 2018. The storytelling session was a continuation of the Award’s series of e
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Engages in Cultural Dialogue in London
Date: September, 20 2017
Location: London, UK
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a seminar on “Exploring the Arab Culture in Other Languages” at the Lanesborough Hotel in London on Wednesday 20th September, which brought together an assembly of authors, publishers and
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Organizes Storytelling Event at Kinokuniya Dubai
Date: December, 06 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized a children’s storytelling session in collaboration with Kinokuniya Bookstore in Dubai mall on December 6th in celebration of the centenary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Organises Milan seminar
Date: October, 05 2018
Location: Milan, Italy
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has organised the next instalment in its series of international seminars as part of its commitment to advance Arab culture. The seminar, entitled ‘A Dialogue Between Arab and Italian L
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Meets with the Japanese Judging Panel
Date: September, 16 2014
Location: Tokyo, Japan
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s convoy to Japan concluded their meetings with the Japanese judging panel appointed to assess the works contending to win the Award’s “Arabic Culture in Other Languages” prize in its ninth se
Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Young Author Award Winner Tells Story of His Journey from Poet to Philosopher
Date: April, 28 2013
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Continuing on its success in delivering interactive seminars during the ADIBF, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, celebrated as the most important cultural event in the Arab region, hosted today the final seminar at the Discus
Arab Culture in Other Languages' Promoted in Italy
Date: September, 06 2013
Location: Cremona, Italy
Marking its very first interaction with the Italian cultural community, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a press conference alongside a poetry reciting night at Cremona Cultural Festival, North of Italy on 1st of June 20
Multilingual Publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair
Date: October, 18 2008
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
During October 14- 18- The Sheikh Zayed Book Award advanced dialogue between the Arab and international publishing industry at the world's largest publishing trade event, the Frankfurt Book Fair. The Award is a major exh
Oxford University Hosts Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Seminar on Political Sufism & Arab Children literature
Date: September, 17 2013
Location: Oxford, UK
Oxford University Centre for Middle Eastern Studies hosted a Seminar for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. Lecturers were Dr. Ammar Ali Hassan, winner of the Best Contribution to the Development of the Nation, and Qais Sedki,
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Launches Cultural Program in Spain
Date: September, 28 2014
Location: Madrid, Spain
Abu Dhabi, September 27, 2014 Following its successful trip to Japan, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a series of meetings and activities last week in the Spanish Capital of Madrid, as part of its international cultur
Russian Literary and Academic Figures Race to Win Zayed Book Award
Date: October, 05 2014
Location: Moscow, Russia
In cooperation with UAE’s Embassy in Moscow, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, along with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, organized an Arab-Russian Cultural Communion alongside a seminar
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Promotes New Category in Berlin
Date: September, 10 2012
Location: Berlin, Germany
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award announced today it will be participating in a cultural Seminar in Germany this coming Thursday, 13th of September 2012, in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE’s Embassy in Ger
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Meets German Writers in Berlin
Date: September, 17 2012
Location: Berlin, Germany
In September 2012, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in cooperation with UAE Embassy in Germany, organized the Arab-German Cultural Seminar in the German Capital Berlin, at the UAE Embassy in the German Capital. The event bro
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Participates in Frankfurt Book Fair 2012
Date: September, 23 2012
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Abu Dhabi, September 23, 2012 – The Sheikh Zayed Book Award has participated in this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany which marks the 64th cycle of the world's largest trade fair in the publishing industry. The Inte
Translation: Bridging the Gap Between French and Arab Cultures
Date: July, 07 2008
Location: Paris, France
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a major seminar on strengthening ties between Arab and French cultures at the prestigious Arab World Institute in Paris, France on Monday July 7th 2008 and joined together an elite audi
Prizes in the Arab World
Date: April, 14 2008
Location: London, UK
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award participated in a seminar held during the London Book fair as part of a series of seminars organized by the British Council. This event provided an overview for publishers, agents and writers
Children’s Literature Seminar in Cairo
Date: June, 18 2008
Location: Cairo, Egypt
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award joined an assembly of renowned cultural and literary figures in a seminar entitled “Children’s Literature: Shaping the Future” as part of its participation in Cairo International Book Fair On
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Holds the 'Indo-Arab Cultural Relations' Seminar at London Book Fair
Date: September, 09 2009
Location: London, UK
Sheikh Zayed Book Award, held a seminar on "Indo-Arab Cultural Relations", as part of the Award’s participation in the London Book Fair. The seminar was chaired by Dr Ali Al-Noaimi, member of Sheikh Zayed Book Award advi
Sheikh Zayed Book Award discusses 'Translation from and to Arabic Language' in New York
Date: September, 16 2009
Location: New York, USA
Sheikh Zayed Book Award held a seminar about "Translation from and to the Arabic Language" parallel to the Award’s participation in BookExpo America in New York. The event was held at the New York Public Library, one of
The Launch of Sheikh Zayed Book Award Seminars in the Assilah Cultural Season
Date: August, 13 2009
Location: Asilah, Morocco
HRH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court inaugurated the cultural and literary events of Sheikh Zayed Book Award on the 13th of August 2009 , which comes as part of the Award’s part
University of Oxford Hosts the Inaugural Sheikh Zayed Book Award Lecture
Date: November, 05 2009
Location: Oxford, UK
St. Antony's College, Oxford hosted the inaugural Sheikh Zayed Book Award Lecture on Thursday the 5th of November, in presence of Saif Al Shamsi, UAE's Consul in the United Kingdom and Hatim Saif Al Nasr, Egyptian Ambass
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Cultural Seminar Held during Sharjah International Book Fair
Date: November, 04 2010
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 a Cultural Seminar entitled "Features and Memories of the Cultural Landscape of the UAE", in the Emirate of Sharjah as part of its participation in Sharjah I
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Participates in Sharjah International Book Fair
Date: November, 04 2010
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award is participating in the Sharjah International Book Fair 2010 this year with the Award's Stand, as well as conducting a cultural seminar entitled "Features and Memories of the Cultural Landscap
The Award Creates Hype at Frankfurt Book Fair
Date: September, 10 2012
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award's participation at Frankfurt Book Fair this year has lured international attention towards rising Arabic literary creativity. The Award's fine selection of present winners captured the interes
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Discusses Impact of Literary Awards on World Book Industry
Date: October, 15 2008
Location: Bonn, Germany
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award organized a literary seminar on Saturday 15th October joining Libyan-born author Ibrahim al-Kouni (Winner of Sheikh Zayed Book Award for literature in 2008) and Nasser al-Dhaheri, author and e
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Conducts an Arts Seminar in Damascus
Date: August, 05 2010
Location: Damascus, Syria
Sheikh Zayed Book Award hosted a seminar entitled "Arts in contemporary Arab literature", under the auspices of Riad Na'san Al Agha, Syrian Minister of Culture and the participation of three Award winners; Iyad Hussein A
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Holds Cultural Seminar in New York Public Library
Date: July, 11 2018
Location: New York, USA
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised and held a seminar at the New York Public Library (NYPL) entitled ‘Arabic Literature in Translation’ on Wednesday 11th July. The seminar introduced the Award’s recently launch