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Abu Dhabi, January 3nd, 2012 – The Sheikh Zayed Book Award revealed today, a total of 12 titles from its long list for its sixth session 2011/2012. The books announced are in “Literature” and “Fine Arts”; two of the Award’s nine diverse categories which are collectively worth seven million UAE dirhams.

The “Literature” titles included six novels; “The Tea of the Bride” by Maysaloon Hadi from Iraq (publishing by Dar Shorooq); “Yahya” by Samiha Ali Khrais from Jordan (publishing by Dar Thaqafa); “A Period of Oppression” by Hisham Saleh Abdallah from Jordan (publishing by Dar Aman); “Under the Moonlight” by Mohammed Gharnate from Morocco (publishing by Dar Bisan); “Bilan” by Mousa Abbas from Syria (publishing by Dar Bisan); in addition to one study by Abderrahim Ouhabi from Morocco about “Arabic Reading” (publishing by Modern Book World publishing). The “Literature” category received a total of 148 nominations, topping the rest of categories this Year.

The “Fine Arts” books were selected="true" from 31 nominations, which include “Art and Eccentrics” by Dr. Shaker Abdel-Hamid from Egypt (published by General Egyptian Book Organization/ Al Osra Library); “Andalusian - Moroccan Music” (a Study) by Amin Chaachoo from Morocco (published by Dar Al Musara); “Orientalism in Arabic Architecture” (a Study) by Raed Arnaout from Jordan (published by Dar Al- Mamoon); “The Art and History of Muslims in Andalusia” by Mahmoud Youssef Khadir from Palestine (published by Dar Al Sowaidi); “Eastern Carpets” (a study) by Eyad and Hanan AbuShakra from Lebanon/U.K (published by Dar Al-Saqi); and “Theatrical Biographies” (3 volumes) by Roger Assaf from Lebanon (published by Dar al-Adab).

In the last couple of weeks, the award published its longlist in Four of its categories, Translation, Development of Nations, Children's Literature and The Young Author. Winners are scheduled for announcement in February 2012, and the Award’s Presentation Ceremony, celebrating the winning achievements, will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions on 29^th March next year.     

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Notes to the Editor

Previously Published longlists:

In Children's Literature Category

In  Young Author's Category

The books in the “Best Contribution to the Development of Nations” longlist were selected="true" from more than 119 nominations received for the Award’s sixth session currently running. The books come with a colorful range of topics including Politics, Arab World history, Child education and Contemporary economic issues, counting:

"A Reference- Children's Kindergarten"

Hassan Shehata

Egypt

Dar Al Alam Alarabi

"The last Days of Ancient Arabs"

Saad al-Sowayan

KSA

Arab Network for Research and Publishing

"The World Financial Crisis"

Abdelrazaq Fares Abdelrazaq

UAE

Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research

"Let's not Forget Beit Dajan- Jaffa"

Ayman Jaber Hammoudeh

Jordan

Ward Books-Amman

"Renaissance & Modernity: Amidst Confusion & Failure"

Hussin Al Oudat

Syria

Dar al Saqi

"Different Styles of Cognitive Skill Development in the 21st Century"

Hadi Al Faraji

Iraq

Dar Konoz

For the “Translation” category, seven books have made it to the longlist out of 40 titles, as nominated by the judging panels and approved by the Award’s Foundation, which include:

"A Prelude to Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy"

(translated from of the work of Edmund Husserl in German)

Abu Yarub Al Marzouki

Tunisia

Jadawel

"The Minimal Literature: Reflections of a disfigured life"

(translated from of the work of Theodor W. Adorno in German)

Neji Elounelli

Tunisia

Sharq Gharb Publications

"A Life Without Don Quixote and Sancho"

(translated from of the work of Miguel De Unamuno  in Spanish)

Saleh Almani

Syria

Dar Rufof

"Linguistics and the Sub-conscious"

 (translated from of the work of Michel Arrivé in French)

Mohammed Alboukai

Syria

Dar Al Kitab Al Jadeed

"Sufism and Deconstruction: A Comparative Study of Derrid and Ibn Arabi"

 (translated from of the work of Ian Almond in English)

Hosam Nayel

Egypt

The National Center for Translation

"Gems of the Senses"

 (translated from the work of Abu Abbas at-Tijani in Arabic)

Ravane Mbaye

Senegal

Al Bouraq

"Right to Philosophy"

(translated from the work of Jacques Derrida)

Izzedine Khatabi Riffi

Syria

Al Munazzama Al Arabiyya lil Tarjama

Categories of the Award

The award recognizes cultural achievement across one of the broadest and most diverse areas of any cultural awards internationally, including:

1. Contribution to the Development of the Nation: Consists of works in the fields of economics, sociology, management, politics, law and theology that contribute to the country’s advancement.

2. Children’s Literature: Covers literary and cultural works addressing various children’s groups

3. Young Author: Recognizes scientific, literary or cultural works produced by authors younger than 40 years

4. Translation: Includes translated works, either to or from Arabic

5. Literature: Represents works across various categories of literature including poetry,    stories, novels and plays, research addressing literary theories, creative writings or works of criticism

6. Fine Arts: Covers books about various forms of art such as music, cinema, architecture, plastic art, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, photography and digital arts

7. Best Technology in the Field of Culture: Recognizes written or digital works and researches which promote the Arabic language.

8. Publishing and Distribution: Includes publishers, distributors and research institutions which produce a diverse range of texts printed to the highest standard

9. Cultural Personality of the Year: Honors a prominent Arab or international figure who has contributed to the advancement of the Arabic culture, embodies through his/her work tolerance and promotes peaceful coexistence.