Arab Book Award showcases cultural leadershipat the Kuwait International Book Fair

Kuwait: The Arab Book Award participated in the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (...

Kuwait: The Arab Book Award participated in the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) under the theme "Capital of Culture, Homeland of the Book".

The Award showcased its pioneering experience in a critical session entitled "Literary Awards: Honoring Creativity and Building Presence", featuring Dr. Hanan Al Fayadh, Media Advisor for the Award, and Dr. Imtinan Al Samadi, Professor of Modern Arabic Literature at the University of Jordan and Media Coordinator of the Arab Book Award, amid a striking attendance of cultural stakeholders.

Dr. Al Samadi emphasized that literary awards are not merely mechanisms for honoring individuals, but extend to a broader framework, going beyond celebration to create a tangible impact on the cultural landscape.

She highlighted their influential power in generating visibility and financial value, amplifying their effect far beyond what is immediately observable.

Dr. Al Fayadh raised a critical question: do awards genuinely support the innovator and propel them toward further creativity, or might they dampen the spark, confining the artist to the moment of recognition.