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Book Club: Women in Translation Month is an international, intersectional initiative based around women having their voices heard. To celebrate this month, The New Arab has compiled a list of our favourite translations from Arabic to English.

Renowned Palestinian literary giant Salma Khadra Jayyusi has died, leaving a rich legacy behind her which spans Arabic literature teaching, poetry and translation, as well as having brought about a deeper appreciation of Arabic culture in the West.

At its annual meeting, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award board of trustees affirms the winners selected as recipients in nine categories this year.

SHARE While 2020 has been a challenging year, many people found solace in the written word, seeking out comfort and distraction from the pandemic among the pages of a gripping read. From childrens books to award-winning poetry, here, we take a look at some of the Arab writers who have rightfully been acknowledged for their work this year. This is the second in The Nationals series of 50 Arab stars, including filmmakers, artists and musicians, of 2020. Abdelouahab Aissaoui The Algerian writer ...