Sheikh Zayed Book Award Winners Announced By Ed Nawotka | Apr 23, 2021 The winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Awards have been announced. The prize is among the top awards dedicated to supporting Arabic literature, language, and culture. The winners will be presented with their awards on May 23 in Abu Dhabi at the start of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. These awards cover eight categories: Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations, Literary and Art Criticism, Young Authors, Children’s Literature, Arab Culture in Other Languages, Publishing and Technology, Contribution to the Development of Nations. A final category, Cultural Personality of the Year, will be announced at a later date.