Sharjah Book Authority to accept submissions in five main categories including Best Arabic Novel and the ‘Turjuman’ Award until September 1

Sharjah, June 23, 2022:  The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the opening of registration for the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards.

Submissions for the Sharjah Translation Award 'Turjuman', Best Emirati Book, Best Arabic Novel, Best International Book and the Publisher Recognition Award will be open until September 1, 2022.

The AED 1.4 million Sharjah Translation Award 'Turjuman' promotes Arabic literary works globally by encouraging international translators and publishers to translate intellectual, cultural and creative publications that are based on or are inspired by Arab and Muslim civilisations. Publishing houses shall be committed to submitting proof of copyrights and all documents pertaining to the legitimacy of the translation, publishing and circulation of the submitted works.

SIBF’s AED 300,000 Emirati Book Award encourages local literary talents across four sub-categories: Best Emirati Novel (AED 100,000), Best Emirati Academic Book (AED100,000), Best Emirati Photography Book about the UAE (AED 50,000), and Best Emirati Creative Literature (AED 50,000). 

To celebrate and honour the Arab creative output, SBA is dedicating AED 150,000 for Best Arabic Novel Award, while AED 50,000 each is allocated for the Best International Book Award for Fiction and Non-fiction categories.

The Sharjah Publisher Recognition Award will recognise publishers for their contributions across three sub-categories: Best Local Publisher, Best Arab Publisher and Best International Publisher. The AED 75,000 prize will be divided equally between the three winners whose works help in advancing the publishing sector.