Nadia Al-Najjar
Nadia Al-Najjar is an Emirati author whose novel 'Malmass Al-Daw' has made history by being the first Emirati work to be shortlisted for the prestigious Arabic Booker Prize in 2025. Her writing explores complex themes such as memory, identity, and the experiences of individuals with disabilities, offering a unique perspective on Emirati society. Al-Najjar's ability to intertwine historical narratives with fiction has garnered her significant recognition and praise.
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نهيان بن مبارك يفتتح ملتقى «المفكرين والمبدعين والهوية الوطنية»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-14
Nadia Al-Najjar is the author of the novel 'The Texture of Light', which was shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
«الملتقى الأدبي» يناقش رواية «ملمس الضوء»United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-14
Nadia Al-Najjar is a first-time longlisted writer for the Arabic Booker Prize.
فوز الكاتب المصرى محمد سمير ندا بجائزة البوكر العربية عن رواية صلاة القلق
Egypt· 2025-04-24
Nadia Al-Najjar is the author of 'Malmis Al-Daw', nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
«محمد بن راشد للمعرفة» و«أبوظبي للغة العربية» ينظمان «ملتقى أندية القراءة»United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-20
Nadia Al-Najjar is the Emirati author of the novel 'Malmass Al-Daw', which is nominated for the Arabic Booker Prize.
«مجلس شما محمد للفكر» يضيء على أول رواية إماراتية تترشح لجائزة البوكرUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-03-21
