Requests are accepted for the printing of unpublished translated manuscripts.
Applications are limited to authors, translators, and intellectual property rights holders who are Emirati nationals or UAE residents.
Translators must provide proof of ownership unless the works are in the public domain under UAE publishing laws.
The content of the translated book must enrich the Emirati literary scene and be related to the UAE.
The manuscript must comply with the standards and technical requirements of translation.
The translation must be from the book’s original language, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.
The manuscript must not have been previously submitted to another publishing entity or be under consideration elsewhere.
If the manuscript passes the approved evaluation process, any feedback or modifications suggested by the review committees must be implemented.
Translators must provide an electronic copy of the translated manuscript, along with a clear physical or electronic copy of the original book.
All applications will be reviewed by an impartial evaluation committee.
Applicants must complete the application form, including all required details.
Book Translation Request
Applications for the translation and publication of previously untranslated books are accepted.
Applications are limited to authors, writers, literary professionals, and intellectual property rights holders who are Emirati nationals or UAE residents.
Intellectual property rights holders must provide proof of ownership under UAE publishing laws.
The content of the book requested for translation and publication must enrich the Emirati literary scene and be related to the UAE.
The book must not have been previously submitted to another entity for translation and publication or be under consideration elsewhere.
If the request passes the approved evaluation process, any feedback or modifications suggested by the review committees must be implemented.
Applicants must provide an electronic or physical copy of the book to be translated and published.
All applications will be reviewed by an impartial evaluation committee.
Applicants must complete the application form, including all required details.
Publishing New Manuscripts
Applications are limited to authors, writers, and literary professionals only.
Applicants must be Emirati nationals or residents of the UAE.
Works submitted by residents of the UAE must address topics related to the UAE and have a direct connection to it.
The manuscript must comply with the standards and technical requirements of authorship.
The manuscript must not have been previously submitted to or currently under consideration by another publishing entity.
If the manuscript passes the approved evaluation process, the author must address and incorporate any comments or amendments suggested by the Judging Committee.
Authors must provide an electronic version of the manuscript.
Manuscripts may be nominated regardless of the year of writing, provided that they have not been previously published.
All applications will be reviewed by an impartial evaluation committee.
Applicants must complete the application form, including all required details.
Reprinting Rare Books
Books must possess literary, intellectual, or historical value that contributes to the cultural scene and must be either out of print or difficult to obtain.
Applications are limited to authors, writers, literary professionals, and intellectual property rights holders who are Emirati nationals or UAE residents.
Intellectual property rights holders must provide proof of ownership unless the books are in the public domain under UAE publishing laws.
Works submitted by residents must address or be directly related to the UAE.
The book must not be under consideration for reprinting by any other publishing entity.
If approved for reprinting, any feedback or modifications suggested by the review committees must be implemented.
A clear copy of the book must be provided in either physical or electronic format, if available.
All applications will be reviewed by an impartial evaluation committee.
Applicants must complete the application form, including all required details.