The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) is one of the most prestigious and important literary prizes in the Arab world

11/04/2019

Interview with shortlisted author Kafa Al-Zou’bi
Where were you when the shortlist was announced and what was your reaction? I was at home in Petersburg, Russia – I live with my family between Amman and Petersburg. At the...
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01/04/2019

Submissions open for 2020 International Prize for Arabi...
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction is delighted to announce that submissions are open for the 13th edition of the prize, which will be awarded in 2020. Eligible...
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26/03/2019

Interview with shortlisted author Adel Esmat
Where were you when the shortlist was announced and what was your reaction? I was at home, alone, in Tanta. It was six pm, and I was watching the press conference. My novel...
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If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.

Haruki Murakami

2019 SHORTLIST