Opening Nominations for the Sharjah Translation Award
The Sharjah Translation Award announces the start of nominations for its eighth edition, aiming to promote Arabic culture and encourage the translation of outstanding works into other languages. The award seeks to build cultural bridges between nations, emphasizing the importance of the Arab author in global dialogues.
Objectives of the Sharjah Translation Award
The Sharjah Translation Award aims to enhance Arab intellectual creativity by encouraging foreign publishing houses to translate it. The award reflects the Sharjah Book Authority’s commitment to supporting the presence of Arabic literature in the global cultural landscape. The total value of the award is 1.4 million dirhams, making it one of the leading awards in the field of translation.
Nominations Details
The authority will begin accepting nomination applications until September 15. The names of the winners will be announced during the opening ceremony of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair in November. Those interested in participating can learn about the nomination criteria through the fair’s official website.
The Authority’s Vision for Supporting Arabic Literature
Ahmad bin Rakkad Al Ameri, the CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, stated: “The Sharjah Translation Award is a tool for enhancing human dialogue and cultural communication.” He emphasized the role of translation in building a shared awareness among cultures. This award seeks to provide an opportunity for Arabic literature to reach its readers in their native languages, thus expanding the circle of cultural dialogue.
Under the guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the authority aims for the award to be an effective platform that enhances collaboration between publishers and translators, contributing to conveying the essence of Arab creativity to the world.
The launch of the Sharjah Translation Award represents an opportunity for everyone to participate in promoting Arabic literature and culture, contributing to the creation of an integrated knowledge society that transcends borders.