Societies engage with their heritage in various ways, ranging from preserving old traditions to adapting to contemporary changes
Souad Khalil | Libya
Heritage is an essential part of the cultural identity of any nation, as it combines elements of
The Silk Road Literature Series will host its Three Continents Creative Meeting on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM (Egypt local time), corresponding to 9:00–10:00 AM in Nigeria, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM in Russia (Moscow),
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of the Ivory Coast hosted the fourth edition of the Arabic Poetry Forum in the capital, Abidjan.
The event was organised by
Literature has become a liability for the society as a whole, because it does not yield returns in terms of money and power
If we want a better world, we shall have to revive literature and bring mankind back from the brink of unrealistic dreams of
In recognition of Arab literary excellence and as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen intercultural dialogue, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened submissions for the 8th edition of the Sharjah Translation Award (Turjuman Award). The award
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 accompanying my father and my infant brother on our journey back
