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2025

Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami in the SZBA 2025 Ceremony

Location: Abu Dhabi
Date: Tuesday, 06 May 2025

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 receiving such a distinguished honour and highlighted his deep appreciation for having his works translated into Arabic, a language rich in storytelling tradition. He also emphasised the power of stories in shaping a shared global cultural language.

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Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami in the SZBA 2025 Ceremony
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