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Judges Announce International Prize for Arabic Fiction’s 2026 Shortlist

February 4, 2026

The chair of the judges for the 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction, Mohamed Elkadhi, today announced the prize’s 2026 vibrant six-book shortlist in Manama, Bahrain.

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