The 12th annual International Prize for Arabic Fiction is designed to promote literary excellence and translation and features seven women authors on its longlist.
Ibrahim Nasrallah Wins 2018 International Prize for Arabic Fiction
The Jordanian-Palestinian author Ibrahim Nasrallah—twice before in the running for the award—has been named the winner of the 2018 International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Six 2018 Shortlisted Novels
Announced in Amman, the six books and their authors shortlisted for this year’s International Prize for Arabic Fiction are now in contention for a US$50,000 purse and English translation. They represent authors with ties to seven nations.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction Announces Its 2018 Longlist: ‘Arab Reality’
With a prize of US$50,000 and funding for translation into English, the International Prize for Arabic Fiction enters its second decade with a longlist of 16 novels that ‘bring to life the tragic distortions and dreams of these societies.’
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Writers Workshop Opens in Abu Dhabi Desert
Six writers and their mentors are beginning the ninth annual Abu Dhabi desert nadwa program of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
Mohammed Hasan Alwan Interview: ‘How We Convey Ourselves to Each Other’
‘Writing and art are the kind of thing that’s going to bring us together,’ says Mohammed Hasan Alwan, on winning the Arab world’s biggest literary award.
Saudi Author Mohammed Hasan Alwan Wins 2017 International Prize for Arabic Fiction
At Tuesday’s ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Hasan Alwan, the Riyadh-born author of five novels, is honored with the Arab world’s top award.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction’s Shortlist: Strong on Issues
At a time when literary fiction has a chance to illuminate the struggles and needs of many, the leading Arabic fiction prize’s shortlist makes the point.
International Notes: Frankfurt’s Best Adaptation and the Arabic Fiction Award
Tom Ford’s adaptation wins Frankfurt’s adaptation prize for ‘Nocturnal Animals,’ and the Arabic Fiction Award changes its submission policy.
Novel of Palestinian Life by Rabai al-Madhoun Wins Arabic Fiction Prize
The ninth iteration of the prize carries a US$50,000 purse and honors the 70-year-old Palestinian-born writer who lives in London.
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