Featured Articles & Commentary
Sharjah Becomes UNESCO’s World Book Capital With a ‘Scheherazade’ Stage Premiere
April 24, 2019
In its newly commissioned stage production, the emirate Sharjah has opened its year as UNESCO's World Book Capital with a new tale for the ancient canon of the Arabian Nights.
The Zayed Book Award’s Cultural Personalities 2019: Bridging Classical and Modern Arabic
April 23, 2019
Two of the foremost scholars and researchers in Arabic literature are a couple. And Suzanne and Jaroslav Stetkevych's designation as 2019 Sheikh Zayed Book Award 'Cultural Personalities of the Year' revives an Arabic tradition of honoring families' accomplishments.
