Dr. Said Laouadi on the Connection Between Food and Literature

In his Sheikh Zayed Book Award-winning work, Dr. Said Laouadi explored food as a crucial organizing metaphor in pre-modern Arabic writing, which is not dissimilar to turns of phrase seen in English. 
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/dr-said-laouadi-on-the-connection-between-food-and-literature/

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Author and Publisher Ahmed Al-Qarmalawi on Expanding Audiences for Arabic Literature

Ahmed Al-Qarmalawi won the 2018 Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the Young Author category which led to an expanded audience of readers, more awards, and the founding of his publishing house. 
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/03/author-and-publisher-ahmed-al-qarmalawi-on-expanding-audiences-for-arabic-literature/

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Reem Bassiouney on the Importance of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, ‘It is Literature that Bridges Differences and Times.’

Leading up to the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Publishing Perspectives is running a series of profiles on past winners. Reem Bassiouney won the 2024 Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Literature.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/03/reem-bassiouney-on-the-importance-of-the-sheikh-zayed-book-award-it-is-literature-that-bridges-differences-and-times/

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Rights Roundup: Geography and Sound, Surviving in Iceland, and Brain Science

This month's roundup features a little something for everyone - an auditory adventure around the world, a new voice in Scandinavian crime novels, and something practical to help readers make the most…
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/rights-roundup-geography-and-sound-surviving-in-iceland-and-brain-science/

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20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Longlists for All Categories

In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/20th-sheikh-zayed-book-award-announces-longlists-for-all-categories/

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The Sheikh Zayed Book Award Celebrates its 20th anniversary

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award Celebrates 20 years of supporting Arabic literature and culture around the world.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/the-sheikh-zayed-book-award-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary/

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Submissions Close September 1st

Founded in 2006, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has honored 136 laureates and supported the translation of 45 books into 9 languages. Submissions close on September 1st for next year's award.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/08/sheikh-zayed-book-award-submissions-close-september-1st/

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