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 and writing sector.
- The importance of literary awards in popularizing writers, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.
- Arabic literary award initiatives for the global publication of Arabic literature: translation initiatives.
- How can awards be advanced to make a greater future impact? What initiatives can be developed to support the book publishing industry considering contemporary challenges?
Speakers
HE Dr. Ali Bin Tamim
Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and the Secretary-General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award
HE Dr Ali bin Tamim is Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) at the Department of Culture and Tourism, as well as Secretary General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Al-Markaz, Majallat al-Dirasat al-Arabiyya, and the leading online news portal 24.ae.
Bin Tamim has held a variety of positions in the UAE's cultural and heritage sectors. He was the chairperson of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and a member of the National Archives' board of directors (2015 - 2018). Bin Tamim also oversaw the "Kalima" Translation Project and was General Manager of Abu Dhabi Media Company (2016 - 2019).
Bin Tamim was chosen as a Jury member for several important cultural awards in the UAE, including the Prince of Poets Programme, the Dubai Cultural Award, and the Khalifa Educational Award. He also served on the Supreme Committee of the State Appreciation Award.
Prof. Asaad Abdul Rahman
Member of the Board of Trustees and CEO of the Palestine International Institute, Palestine
Dr. Talib Al-Rifai
Al Multaqa Prize for Arabic Short Story, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Kuawit
Dr. Khalil Al Shaikh
A seasoned Researcher, Critic and Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at Jordan's Yarmouk University, and a Scientific Committee Member of Sheikh Zayed Book Award
HE Ali Khalifa
Isa Award for Service to Humanity Secretary General, Bahrain
Dr. Abdelaziz AlSebail
Secretary General of the King Faisal Prize
Dr. Hisham Azmy
Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Secretary General, Egypt