The Iraqi publisher Mazin Lateef Ali’s son Abdulmoahimen accepts the 2023 Prix Voltaire for his father, who was abducted in 2020.
At London Book Fair: The IPA Prix Voltaire Shortlist
The 2023 IPA Prix Voltaire nominees—from Pakistan, Egypt, Ireland, Turkey, and Iraq—’have made a significant contribution’ to freedom to publish.
Eman Hylooz of Jordan’s Abjjad: Ebook Provider for 124 Publishers
An Arabic reading app, Abjjad has 1.5 million registered users and works with publishers in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and other markets.
At Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Congress: Maha Abdullah on Localization
In taking books to film or television, consultant Maha Abdullah tells publishers, full ‘localization’ may be better than mere translation.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwell, Is Book Aid International’s New Patron
Taking up the patronage held by the late Duke of Edinburgh, Camilla now advocates for Book Aid International’s work of providing access to books.
In Iraq, Mosul’s Library Reopens with Book Aid International Donations
Rebuilt by the UN Development Fund, the new University of Mosul central library has an inventory provided in part by Book Aid International.
Afshin Molavi at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘West to East’
The Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute fellow speaks with Mina Al-Oraibi about pandemic-era dynamics in the Arab region.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2021 Shortlist
Six titles are shortlisted for the 2021 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Its recognized novels have been translated into some 30 languages.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2021 Longlist
Novels from Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, Sudan, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait are on this year’s longlist.
London Book Fair: Rebuilding the University of Mosul Library
Since the destruction of the University of Mosul library, momentum is building for Book Aid International’s efforts to coordinate and enable publishers’ contributions to rebuilding.