It is not easy for a writer, while still at the height of his creative journey, to become the subject of an entire book of testimonials and critical reflections. Yet The Literary Traveler: Ashraf Aboul-Yazid – Testimonials and Critical Perspectives demonstrates that the experience of Egyptian poet, novelist, traveler, journalist, and
By the grace and will of God, I have approached the middle of my eighth decade of life. I often recall moments, scenes, and people who brought me happiness, and I record some of them here.
I remember the first apple my eyes ever saw—it was large, with a bright, glossy red color. I was three years old at the time, in 1945. I was
Media executive Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of Pyramedia Group, has been selected for the “The 100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” list, issued by ABCD Africa, which annually celebrates influential female figures contributing to change through media, digital content, and leadership.
Nashwa Al Ruwaini’s selection comes in
The year 2025 was rich in movement, travel, and multi-directional cultural work—a year in which geography intersected with creativity, and personal experience converged with public cultural action, grounded in a firm belief in the role of the word, art, and knowledge in building bridges among peoples.
Major Journeys of the Year:
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the longlisted works for the Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations, and Literary and Art Criticism categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026). The lists were announced as the judging committees began the evaluation of all
