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Article: Oxford college to host Sheikh Zayed lecture.
- Article from:
- TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain)
- Article date:
- October 28, 2009
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Byline: London
St Antony's College, Oxford, will host the inaugural Sheikh Zayed Book Award Lecture on November 5.
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 recognized 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 of the Middle East Centre, ...