Egyptian novelist Salwa Bakr triumphs as first winner of the BRICS Literature Award

IN A landmark moment for global literature, Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr has been awarded the inaugural BRICS Literature Award at the Khabarovsk City Palace of Culture, during the BRÍCS Countries Arts Festival. Bakr, a prominent figure in contemporary Arabic prose, is celebrated for her diverse body of work, which includes seven short-story collections, seven novels, and a play, with translations into multiple European languages.

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The award ceremony, which became the focal point of the arts festival held from November 26 to 30, witnessed the coming together of an array of esteemed attendees from BRICS countries and beyond - diplomats, writers, and cultural figures gathered to celebrate a significant cultural achievement. The winner of the BRICS Literature Award, alongside a cash prize of 1 million rubles, will receive an official presentation at a later date yet to be announced.