Citing ‘a dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation,’ Dr. Ali Bin Tamim takes stock of the Zayed Award’s 20th anniversary.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens for 20th Edition Nominations
The 20th anniversary edition of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award has opened its submissions process for nominations.
The UAE’s Sharjah at Rio: Celebrating UNESCO’s New World Book Capital in Brazil
The globe-trotting Sharjah Book Authority team appeared at Rio’s book fair to welcome the city to the World Book Capital ranks.
UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Cites 400,000 Attendees
In its first year with a 10-day run, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair reports drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees.
Sharjah’s Kalimat Foundation: A Regional-First Inclusive Book Series
‘Designed to serve both visually impaired and sighted children equally,’ Kalimat Foundation’s inclusive book series for kids is a first.
Murakami, Barakat in the UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award
In its 19th edition, Abu Dhabi’s 2025 Sheikh Zayed Book Award shines with well-recognized laureates onstage.
‘Digitizing Creativity’: Potential and Promise at Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s new ‘Digitizing Creativity’ conference opens with its first discussion of the week.
Abu Dhabi Book Fair Opens Broadened Programming
As Abu Dhabi’s professional programming begins, it includes an evolved conference program, integrated into the fair’s activities.
‘The Prayer of Anxiety’ Wins the $50,000 Arabic Fiction Prize
Mohamed Samir Nada is the first Egyptian to win the International Prize for Arabic Fiction since 2009. He’s published by Masciliana.
Ingram’s Lightning Source Sharjah Signs New Partnership With Saudi Arabia’s Rushd Bookstore
The Sharjah SPC Free Zone-based Ingram Lightning Source installation opens a collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Rushd Bookstore program.