Abu Dhabi Welcomes Nominations in Nine Book Awards
General, announced yesterday the official call for nominations for Sheikh
translators, novelists and publishers who contribute to promoting the Arabic
culture. Named after the late president of the
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Mr.
personality of the year award, entrants should be nominated by academic,
research or cultural institutions, or by three intellectually and culturally
prominent figures. For the other eight categories, entrants are requested to
self-nominate their works.
A dual language, Arabic and English website was designed specifically for
the award. The website, http://www.zayedaward.com, will be a focal point for
information and updates on The Sheikh Zayed book Award (SZBA) and includes
details on entry requirements and process.
except for works nominated for the Translation Award; they could be
translations either from or to Arabic. The work should have been published
for no more than two years.
The nominations to the nine awards will be open until
The finalists will be selected by literary figures in the Arab world and the
winner in each category will receive
cultural personality of the year receives
an awarding ceremony next year,
For its third year awards, the Sheikh
of 620 nominations which were filtered down to 263 accepted nominations from
29 countries around the world.
Notes to the Editor
About the Award
The Sheikh
under the patronage and support of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and
Heritage. The award was established in memory of Sheikh
served as the ruler of
years. The award comprises a total monetary prize value of
dirhams
The award recognizes cultural achievement across one of the broadest and
most diverse areas of any cultural awards internationally, including:
1. Contribution to the Development of the Country Award
Open to works in the fields of economics, sociology, management,
politics, law and theology that contribute to the country’s advancement
2. Children’s Literature Award
Open to literary and cultural works addressing various children’s groups.
3. Young Author Award
Open to scientific, literary or cultural works produced by authors
younger than 40 years
4. Translation Award
Open to translated works, either to or from Arabic
5. Literature Award
Open to works across various categories of literature including poetry,
stories, novels and plays, research addressing literary theories, creative
writings or works of criticism
6. Fine Arts Award
Open to books about various forms of art such as music, cinema,
architecture, plastic art, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, photography and
digital arts
7. Best Technology in the Field of Culture Award
Recognizes written or digital works and researches which promote the
Arabic language.
8. Publishing and Distribution Award
Open to publishers, distributors, agents and research institutions which
produce a diverse range of texts printed to the highest standard in the
Arabic language.
9. Cultural Personality of the Year Award
Honors a prominent Arab or international figure who has contributed to
the advancement of the Arabic culture, embodies through his/her work
tolerance and promotes peaceful coexistence
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