The Prize is managed by an independent Board of Trustees representing an international mix of writers, experts in Arabic literature and translation, and figures from publishing, media and academia. Trustees serve a term of three years with the possibility of being appointed for a second term by the Board.
It is the duty of the Board of Trustees to annually appoint the five judges who will select the awardees.
The judging panel changes every year.
Judges remain anonymous until the shortlisted authors are announced, in order to ensure the independence and integrity of the selection process.
A memorandum explaining the precise procedures and timelines for submission of published works is issued yearly to the press and to publishers. |
