The Arabic Book Award announced the opening of nominations for its third session, starting from February 23 – through the award’s official website – until May 23. The Arabic Book Award, which has its headquarters in Doha, is an annual award launched by Qatar, and aims to honour researchers, publishing houses, and institutions contributing to the Arabic book industry.
The announcement of opening nominations came during a press conference held by Dr Abdul Wahid al-Ilmi, Academic Director of the Arabic Book Award and Dr Al-Siddiq Omar, Adviser to the Award, at the Qatar Press Center (QPC), in the presence of officials from the QPC and a group of media professionals and intellectuals.
Dr Al-Siddiq Omar said that the award is making steady progress, and despite its recent launch, it has received distinguished participation during the past two seasons, both from academics inside and outside Qatar.
He pointed out that the award seeks to gain a greater reputation, expand in the Arab world, and be present in various Arab cultural forums, appreciating the successes it has achieved so far.
Dr Abdul Wahid al-Ilmi explained that this year’s award will include several categories, namely: literary and critical studies of Arab heritage until the end of the 10th century AH, social and philosophical studies.
This session is dedicated to intellectual studies, economic studies, historical studies, Arab and Islamic history from the end of the sixth century AH to the end of the 12th century. As well as Shariah sciences and Islamic studies, the Prophet’s biography and Hadith studies.
Al-Ilmi pointed out that the award includes two categories: the single book category and the achievement category, where nominations can be made in either category, provided that the work comes under one of the scientific specialisations indicated by the award this year. To be nominated for the award, the book must be written in Arabic, its subject must be in one of the award’s specified fields, the book must have been published in print and have an ISBN during the last four years.
The book must not be less than 30,000 words, the author must adhere to scientific procedures in terms of methodology and documentation. The book must constitute a qualitative addition to Arab culture, and the author must be alive when nominated for the award.
The candidate must adhere to intellectual property laws, and submit supporting files and documents attached to the nomination form via the award’s website.
Arabic Book Award officials during the press conference.
