Sharjah Award for the Emirati Book

Abstract

This item announces the Sharjah Award for the Emirati Book, launched by the Department of Culture and Information of the Government of Sharjah in response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. The award aims to encourage Emirati authors and local publishers and to support the intellectual and cultural needs of the United Arab Emirates. The announcement outlines the award categories, including best Emirati author, best locally themed book in the UAE whether authored, prepared, translated, or jointly produced, and best locally printed book in the UAE. It also presents the submission conditions, such as distinction in the field of specialization, use of standard Arabic, absence of previous awards for the same book, and recency of publication. The item is significant as a documentary record of a cultural initiative supporting Emirati books, authorship, and local publishing in Sharjah.