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Article: The Inaugural Sheikh Zayed Book Award Lecture to be hosted by University of Oxford.
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- WAM - United Arab Emirates News Agency
- Article date:
- October 28, 2009
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Abu Dhabi, Oct. 28, 2009 (WAM) -- St. Antony's College, Oxford is hosting the inaugural Sheikh Zayed Book Award Lecture on the 5th of November.
The award is presented every year to outstanding writers, translators, publishers and first-time novelists whose work has made a substantial contribution to Arab culture.
Now in its fourth year, the Award has recognised outstanding publications from across the Arab world.
"Hosting the Zayed Book Award Ceremony at the Middle East Centre allows the University of Oxford to celebrate excellence in Arabic letters and promote cultural exchange between Europe and the Arab world," said Dr Eugene Rogan, Director ...