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Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami in the SZBA 2025 Ceremony
An inspiring perspective from world-renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, recipient of the 2025 #SZBA for Cultural Personality of the Year. Speaking at the Award ceremony, Murakami expressed his pride in receivin
Literary Crossroads: Arabic Influence in Southeast Asia's 17th & 18th Century Culture
A dialogue that enriches cultural memory and redefines the map of civilisational exchange, featuring author Reem Bassiouney, winner of the SZBA 2024 for Literature category, and Andrew Peacock, winner of the SZBA 2025 fo
Book Discussion with SZBA 2025 Winners
Author Hoda Barakat and researcher Rasheed Alkhayoun, winners of the SZBA 2025, discussed their winning works in an inspiring session held in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon, as part of the Abu Dhabi Interna
Recognising Creativity: A Conversation with the 19th Edition of Sheikh Zayed Book Award Winners
The winners of the SZBA 2025 shared the inspiring stories behind their award-winning works during a special session held as part of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025.
Children's Literature Between the Screen and the Classroom
A Reading of the Book “The Phantom of Sabiba” in Collaboration with Sea of Culture This session featured a reading of “The Phantom of Sabiba” in collaboration with Sea of Culture. Author Latifa Labsir, recipient of th
2025 Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Highness
"Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy" Discussion as Part of World Arabic Language Day Celebration
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. Duri
2024 Award Ceremony
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
Paths of Understanding - Building Bridges through Arabic and Islamic Scholarship via the Sheikh Zayed Chair
An exciting session within the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 moderated by Dr Nadia El Cheikh, where the researchers Dr Bilal Orfali, the Sheikh Zayed Chair in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the American Universit
Al Halwani - The Fatimid Trilogy Novel Discussion
Reem Bassiouney, the SZBA2024 literature award winner, gave an introduction to her historical novel "Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy" in collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon. She discussed her project to write hi
Bridging Gaps; Exploring the Editing of Arabic Manuscript
An exciting session at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 about the rich and often uncharted territories of Arabic manuscript studies, a field that not only preserves our past treasures but also acts as a bridge
The winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award at the Sea of Culture Foundation
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award organised a multi-sided dialogue on human thought and culture building through books and knowledge development as part of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 in collaboration with the S
Meet the Winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 18th Edition
During the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, the distinguished winners of the 18th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award held an exclusive session to discuss the inspiration behind their award-winning works and ho
2023 Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 17th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
2022 Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 16th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award was held in the presence of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
2021 Online Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Sheikh Zayed Book Award at Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre,
2020 Online Award Ceremony
This year’s 14th edition of the award acknowledges some of the most challenging and exciting work about the Arab world, reflecting the scope and depth of Arab cultural achievement both in Arabic and other languages. I
2019 Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the 13th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award was held in the pres
2018 Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the 12th edition of Sheikh Zayed Book Award was held in presence of
2017 Award Ceremony
The 11th annual Sheikh Zayed Book Award Ceremony was held in the presence of dignitaries and prominent figures to honour the 2017 winners. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prin
2016 Award Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the 10th Sheikh Zayed Book Award ceremony was held on May1st the sid
2015 Award Ceremony
The ceremony was held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. His Highness Gene
2014 Award Ceremony
HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, honoured the winners the 8th Sheikh Zayed Book Award, in a ceremony at Abu Dhabi National Ex
2013 Award Ceremony
The winners of the seventh Award received their accolades at a glittering ceremony at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, the National Security Adviser and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executi
2012 Award Ceremony
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council presented the award at a ceremony at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) to seven winners
2011 Award Ceremony
This year’s Awards presentation ceremony took place in the prestigious Emirates Palace when HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Presidential Affairs honoured the winners of the
2010 Award Ceremony
The Ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 3rd 2010 at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. His Highness D
2009 Award Ceremony
H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nanhyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, attended the presentation ceremony of the Sheikh Sayed Book Award’s third edition at the prestigious Emirates Palace in the presence of a l
2008 Award Ceremony
On Wednesday 12th March 2008, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honoured winners of the second edition of the 'Zayed Book Award' at a ceremony at the prestigious Emirates Palace.
2007 Award Ceremony
President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced on 11th of October 2006 the establishment of the world's biggest annual literary award.