The Katara Prize for Arabic Novel Committee continues to translate award-winning works into English and French, in addition to printing, distributing, and making them available to the public.This step contributes to conveying the voice of Arabic fiction to readers around the world and enhancing the presence of Arabic fiction on the international cultural scene.This comes as part of the Katara Festival for Arabic Novel, which will be held from October 13 to 19, 2025, at Katara Cultural Village.The festival provides a distinguished literary and cultural platform that provides writers, critics, and readers with an open space to communicate and exchange experiences.The festival programme includes a series of academic seminars, literary meetings, specialised workshops, and book signings, enriching the Arab literary scene and meeting the aspirations of both creators and the public.The festival will also honour the winners of the various categories of the Katara Prize for the Arabic Novel, affirming the role of the Cultural Village Foundation in supporting creativity and knowledge creation.The Katara Festival for Arabic Novel underscores Qatar's ongoing commitment to promoting the cultural and literary movement and consolidating Doha's position as a centre for creativity and cultural dialogue at the regional and international levels.
October 06, 2025 | 09:28 PM