Sheikh Zayed Book Award celebrates its twentieth year

The award has become a global knowledge platform that reflects the UAE’s vision to make

Culture as a pillar of sustainable development, promoting dialogue between peoples and cultures

Sheikh Zayed Book Award boosts Arab culture presence

Sheikh Zayed Book Award is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

In recognition of his legacy in supporting science, knowledge and civilizational openness

In two decades, it has evolved from a national initiative to honor creators into a global award with a wide impact

It contributed to highlighting Arab culture and enhancing its presence on the international scene

Includes literature, children’s literature and young author

Development and State Building, Arabic Culture in Other Languages, and the Realization of Manuscripts

Continuous growth in the number of participants

which registered one thousand two hundred and twenty nominations. At its twentieth session, the number of

The nomination is 4,000 entries from seventy-four countries, reflecting the breadth of its international presence

and its role in supporting creativity and enhancing the status of Arabic literature,

Increasing presence of women in the cultural scene

The award contributed to enhancing women’s participation, through an increase in the number of participations

Prominent female names in various branches won

Paris, London, Madrid, Frankfurt, New York, Tokyo, and New Delhi

With the aim of expanding the bridges of civilizational dialogue and promoting the spread of Arab culture

Special events on the occasion of the 20th anniversary

The year two thousand and twenty-six will witness a wide celebration program on the occasion of the two-decade anniversary of the establishment of the Award.

The program includes a series of cultural and academic events that showcase

Rigorous judging standards that enhance credibility

Throughout its career, the award has adopted a meticulous judging system based on the originality of the work

The depth of intellectual and creative presentation, the quality of the language, the integrity of the building, and the commitment to the principles of scientific research and documentation

It contributed to the consolidation of integrity, transparency and professionalism in the selection of the winners

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Continues Its Journey

Continuing its mission in supporting research and enhancing the presence of the Arabic language and culture.