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Rabat- Three Moroccan writers and researchers have been shortlisted for the twelfth edition of the Scientific Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, making the cut with just 19 other finalists out of the 44 long-list nominees.
The award honors intellectuals, researchers, and writers, who have made remarkable contributions and innovations in language, literature, social science, and modern culture.
Shortlisted titles in the category of “Young Author” include Rih Chergui by the Moroccan writer Mohcine Ouakili, published by the Lebanese publishing house Dar Saqi in 2017.
As for the category of “Arts and Critical Studies,” the list includes two works by Moroccan researchers, namely “In the Rhetoric of Al Hajjaj: towards a rhetorical approach of Al Hajjaj of the analysis of speech” by Mohamed Machbal, published by Konouz Al Maarifa in Amman in 2017. and The Development of the Arab Alphabet and the Challenges of Globalization by Abderrazak Tourabi, published by the Institute of Studies and Research at the University of Mohammed V in Rabat in 2015.
The Scientific Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award approved the short-listed award nominees following a series of meetings held in February, chaired by Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Secretary-General of the Award. Other committee members included Dr. Khalil Al Shaikh from Jordan, Dr. Mohammed Bennis from Morocco, Dr. Kadhim Jihad from France/Iraq, Dr. Ali Al Kaabi from the UAE, Dr. Dheya’ Al Kaabi from Bahrain, Samer Abu Hawwash from Palestine/Lebanon, Juergen Boos from Germany, and Dr. Mohammed Badran from Egypt.
“The judging panels have done a remarkable job evaluating a total of 1,191 nominations across all categories and submitting their reports under stringent and unbiased criteria to ensure a decision that is truly objective and transparent,” Dr. Bin Tamim said, commenting on the outcomes of the meeting.
The winners in the different categories will be announced next week, while the awards will be presented during a ceremony on April 30, the eve of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
