Zayed Book Award is one of the Arab World's most esteemed and well-funded prizes that aims to honor intellectuals, researchers, and authors who have made significant contributions to modern-day literature, social sciences, culture, and knowledge. It also recognizes prominent figures who have achieved outstanding accomplishments at both regional and international levels and shares their achievements with readers within the context of creativity and innovative thought. The award appreciates the important role of translators in enriching culture and promoting cross-national dialogue.

It encourages the creativity of youth and motivates them to research, fostering a spirit of positive competition in this vital sector that represents the nation’s present and future. Furthermore, it honors institutions, commissions, research centers, and Arab and international publishing houses that represent an inventive cultural project catering to creativity while promoting dialogue and tolerance. The submission process for the award is simple, with books being registered online and sent in five copies to the Sheikh Zayed Book Award HQ.

Submissions for this year's edition can be made from June 1st to October 1st, 2023. For more information, feel free to contact them via info@zayedaward. ae