Arab Writers

6 Egyptian Writers You Don't Know But Should

themillions.com | Posted 08.24.2011

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More writers from Egypt made the longlist for the $50,000, 2011 International Arabic Prize for Fiction (IPAF) than writers from any other country. And...

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After Tunisia And Egypt: Arab Writers Reflect

guardian.co.uk | Posted 05.25.2011

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Following the successful uprising in Tunisia and the biggest demonstrations in Egypt for decades, protests have spread across the Arab world. Will oth...

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Beirut39 Festival Launches International Careers for 39 Top Young Arab Writers

Lori Wood | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Beirut39 festival is the last event of Beirut's year as the World City of Books and it has created a talking-shop for writers of very different cultures and literatures.

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Israeli Writer Petitions Government Against Ban On Traveling To 'Enemy States'

The Guardian | Alison Flood | Posted 05.25.2011

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The writer Ala Hlehel has launched a petition to the supreme court in Israel to issue a ruling on the travel ban which prevents Israeli citizens from ...

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UNVEILING: Best 39 Arab Writers Under 40

Hay Festival | Posted 05.25.2011

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PRESS RELEASE: As part of Beirut 'World Capital of the Book' festivities, Hay Festival announces the complete list of the 'Beirut39' Project at the 20...

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