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The Druze of Belgrade by Rabee Jaber wins International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2012

27 March 2012

The Druze of Belgrade by Rabee Jaber has tonight, Tuesday 27 March 2012, been announced as the winner of the fifth International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

Shortlist Announced for International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2012

11 January 2012

JABBOUR DOUAIHY , EZZEDINE CHOUKRI FISHERE , RABEE JABER , NASSER IRAQ , BACHIR MEFTI and HABIB SELMI are today, Wednesday 11 January, announced as the six shortlisted authors for...

Eight emerging Arab writers to participate in annual IPAF Nadwa

24 October 2011

Today, Monday 24 October, marks the start of the third annual Nadwa , a writers’ workshop supported by the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) and the Emirates Foundation for...

The Arch and the Butterfly and The Doves' Necklace announced as joint winners of International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2011

14 March 2011

The Arch and the Butterfly by Mohammed Achaari and The Doves’ Necklace by Raja Alem are today, Monday 14 March, announced as joint winners of the International Prize for Arabic...

Shortlist Announced for International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2011

9 December 2010

MOHAMMED ACHAARI , RAJA ALEM , KHALID AL-BERRY , BENSALEM HIMMICH , AMIR TAG ELSIR and MIRAL AL-TAHAWY are the six authors announced today, Thursday 9 December 2010 , as the...

Longlist Announced for International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2011

11 November 2010

Seven women make the longlist of 16, the highest number in thePrize's history Religious extremism, political and social conflict and women’s struggles emerge as key themes...

IPAF gives voice to emerging Arab authors through second Nadwa workshop

18 October 2010

Today, Monday 18 October, marks the start of the second annual Nadwa, a writers’ workshop supported by the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) and the Emirates Foundation for...

Prize celebrates its fourth year with increase in submissions

27 September 2010

Submissions have now closed for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2011 and the organisers are delighted to announce another healthy round of entries for this young but prestigious...

You can find a complete history of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction here. Information on all the winners, shortlisted and longlisted...

One of the main aims of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is to encourage the translation of Arabic literature into other languages....