Naguib Mahfouz Award 2026: Three Egyptian Novels Shortlisted
The American University in Cairo Publishing House announced the shortlist for the 2026 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature, featuring six novels from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Palestine. Among them are three Egyptian works. This comes amidst a competitive race involving 143 novels from 23 countries, reflecting a high level of competition. The winning novel will be announced on December 11, 2026, coinciding with Naguib Mahfouz's birthday, with the aim of promoting contemporary Arabic literature and honoring its icons.
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