ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2023 (WAM) — Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi recently hosted the winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2023. The event was held at the university’s library and was attended by several dignitaries, students, and guests.
The event aimed to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the winners of the award, Said Khatib and Professor Jalila Al Tritar, for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Khatib won the Young Author Award for his novel “The End of the Desert”, and Professor Al Tritar won the Art and Literary Criticism Award for her book “Women Views: Studies on Arab Women Self Writings”.
During the event, the winners had the opportunity to engage with attendees in a round table discussion. This interactive session provided a platform for fruitful exchange of ideas, where the winners shared their experiences and inspirations with the audience.
After the round table discussion, a signing ceremony took place for the award-winning books, where attendees had the opportunity to meet the authors personally, have their books signed, and engage in further discussions about their novels.
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the Arab world. It recognises outstanding literary works in Arabic and other languages that promote Arab culture and heritage.
Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).
News Related-
Germany marks 30 years since racist arson attack on Turkish family
-
White Dubai to Return This October in a New Meydan Location
-
Saudi Arabia posts 31% investment growth reaching SR1 trillion for first time in history
-
More than 27 million Dubai taxi rides made in first three months of 2023
-
Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro holds six tournaments in three continents over two days
-
IPL final: Weather forecast for Ahmedabad as Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings
-
Tamil Nadu: Mother Carries Child's Body for 6 Km After Ambulance Leaves Them Midway Due to Lack of Road
-
Minister of Commerce and Industry inaugurates Project Qatar 2023
-
UAE participates in Czech Republic Defence Industry Exhibition
-
Anushka Sharma Steals the Spotlight with Grand Debut at Cannes 2023
-
Expo Culinaire kicks off at Expo Centre Sharjah
-
QCC partners with Setup in Abu Dhabi to strengthen exporting capabilities of SMEs
-
Dibba Al Hisn Cultural Centre resumes Dual Theater Festival
-
Southampton v Liverpool ratings: Sulemana 9, Lyanco 3; Jota 8, Salah 7
OTHER NEWS
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan announced that Saudi Arabia will provide a permanent value-added tax (VAT) exemption on transactions between entities within special economic zones ... Read more »
Saudi Gazette report KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaiti Minister of Information Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi honored Editor-in-Chief of Okaz newspaper Jameel Altheyabi and a number of other eminent Arab media personalities and veteran ... Read more »
Former prime minister Boris Johnson’s conversations with a host of government figures and senior officials are being sought by a Covid-19 inquiry. AP Ministers have hours left to respond to ... Read more »
Hyundai Enters E-Bike Scene With Limited Rayvolt Exxcite E-Bike The sleek and stylish electric bike will be exclusively sold in the French market. It’s clear that electric bikes and other ... Read more »
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei held talks on Monday with the visiting Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, as the latter embarks on his first visit to ... Read more »
tesla crash 7 With 200 episodes and a whopping 4,000 TeslaCam clips, it was time for an epic video: The Best of Wham Baam Teslacam. Who would have thought so ... Read more »
DUBAI, 29th May, 2023 (WAM) — Dubai real estate market recorded 593 sales transactions worth AED1.86 billion, in addition to 122 mortgage deals of AED 595.16 million, and 26 gift ... Read more »
ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2023 (WAM) — Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates College ... Read more »
Rossi, who won the centenary Indy 500 in 2016, finished this year’s race in fifth position in his first start in the event for McLaren since his switch from Andretti ... Read more »
Iran’s supreme leader has given his seal of approval to the restoration of full diplomatic relations with Egypt, potentially ending decades of tension between the two regional powerhouses. Grand Ayatollah ... Read more »
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Brig. Gen. Salem Bin Musallam Al-Sahli drowned in the depths of the sea while trying to rescue his young son in eastern Saudi Arabia. Al-Sahli ... Read more »
29/05/2023 16:52, TUNIS/Tunisia (TAP)- A training session on the fertilisation of plants and plant tissue culture started Monday in Sfax at the initiative of the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of ... Read more »
UAMS Health Little Rock Open: Mansouri to play Dougas in Round of 32 29/05/2023 11:56, TUNIS/Tunisia (TAP)- Tunisian tennis player Skander Mansouri (world No.291) will take Tuesday on his compatriot ... Read more »
Shutterstock ALBAWABA – Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tareq that he welcomes stronger diplomatic ties with Egypt. Both countries have maintained diplomatic contact, even though ... Read more »
A new project has been launched to raise awareness about the need to preserve the cultural heritage of historic buildings in Ras Al Khaimah. Architecture students at the American University ... Read more »
SHARJAH, 29th May, 2023 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has embarked on a landmark trade mission to the Republic of India, marking a significant step ... Read more »
Harry Kane celebrates scoring a goal in the Premier League Harry Kane will leave Tottenham this summer amid strong interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, according to reports. The ... Read more »
Lira falls, stocks rise in wake of Erdogan’s re-election – Source: Shutterstock ALBAWABA – The Turkish Lira dropped to TRY20.10 against the United States (US) dollar Monday, according to Google ... Read more »
AlUla’s striking Jabal Ikmah mountain has been added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register. The list is meant to protect and preserve documentary heritage from around the world. Dating ... Read more »
KIB Visa Infinite cardholders can enjoy many tailored benefits, including up to 5% cash back Kuwait International Bank (KIB) recently showcased the exclusive benefits of its Visa Infinite credit card, ... Read more »
We revert back to explore the reasons behind the collapse of Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) in August 2022, as reasoned in February 2023 report by SIGAR (Special ... Read more »
I’m perched on a lofty Old Delhi rooftop gamely trying to fly a small red kite. Awkwardly tugging its string, the kite dips and yaws, eventually crashing on to a ... Read more »
The long-awaited trailer for Abu Aleeha’s directorial, Kukri has finally arrived, and it promises an intense and gripping cinematic experience. With a talented cast, a haunting visual atmosphere, and a ... Read more »
Pakistan suffers reputational damage by being seen to be perpetually in crisis, both internal and external, which hardly creates any positive international image of the country. Unfortunately, the recent events ... Read more »
AED 7B Worth Housing Projects Announced in Abu Dhabi AED 7 billion worth of new housing projects, totaling 1,742 residential villas for residents, have been announced by the Abu Dhabi ... Read more »
Amman, May 25 (Petra) — A slight drop in Temperatures is expected Friday and weather will be moderate in most areas of the Kingdom, and relatively hot in the Jordan ... Read more »
Letter from Lhasa: A painsworthy journey of discovery Members of a Chinese expedition team display the Chinese national flag at the summit of Mount Qomolangma on May 23, 2023. (Photo ... Read more »
2023 Ford Super Duty production The automaker produces the truck at two plants in the US. Ford has started customer deliveries of the new 2023 Super Duty. After a lengthy ... Read more »
Manager asks girl eating chips to mute her mic, Lay’s India responds New Delhi: People use social media to share stories about their daily life. These stories might range from ... Read more »
‘Dream Girl 2’ To ‘Tiger 3’: Bollywood’s Most-Awaited Sequels Of 2023 New Delhi: The second half of 2023 in Bollywood comes with a promise of some power-packed performances. From rib-tickling comedies ... Read more »