International Prize for Arabic Fiction
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (2017) Winner
Mohammed Hasan Alwan
モハンマド・ハサン・アルワン
Mohammed Hasan Alwan
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1979-08-27 （Riyadh, Saudi Arabia）
- Nationality
- Saudi Arabia
- Languages
- Arabic, English
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Writer, Public official
- Active Years
- 2002-
- Affiliations
- The Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission (affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia)
- Nominations
- International Prize for Arabic Fiction — Al-Qundus (shortlisted, 2013)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Saud University | Faculty of Computer Information Systems | Computer Information Systems | 学士（BSc） | 1998-2002 | Saudi Arabia |
| University of Portland | — | — | MBA | 2006-2008 | United States (Oregon) |
| Carleton University | — | — | Ph.D | 2012-2016 | Canada (Ottawa) |
King Saud University
Faculty of Computer Information Systems
/ Computer Information Systems
Degree:
学士（BSc）
Period:
1998-2002
Year of Graduation:
2002
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Obtained bachelor's degree
University of Portland
Degree:
MBA
Period:
2006-2008
Year of Graduation:
2008
Country:
United States (Oregon)
MBA
Carleton University
Degree:
Ph.D
Period:
2012-2016
Year of Graduation:
2016
Country:
Canada (Ottawa)
Ph.D obtained
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | International Prize for Arabic Fiction | A Small Death (Mouton Sageer) | — | International Prize for Arabic Fiction | Winner |
| 2015 | Prix de la Littérature Arabe (Arab World Institute) | Al-Qundus (The Beaver) — Le castor (French translation) | — | Arab World Institute (Institut du Monde Arabe) | Winner |
| 2009 | Beirut39 (selected as one of 39 best Arab writers under 40) | — | — | Beirut39 / Hay Festival | Selected |
International Prize for Arabic Fiction
2017
Work:
A Small Death (Mouton Sageer)
Organization:
International Prize for Arabic Fiction
Result:
Winner
Prix de la Littérature Arabe (Arab World Institute)
2015
Work:
Al-Qundus (The Beaver) — Le castor (French translation)
Organization:
Arab World Institute (Institut du Monde Arabe)
Result:
Winner
Beirut39 (selected as one of 39 best Arab writers under 40)
2009
Organization:
Beirut39 / Hay Festival
Result:
Selected
Awards & Nominations
National Book Award for Translated Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (2022) Longlisted
Works
Major Works
Saqf Elkefaya
2002 NovelDebut novel; a long-form work weaving youthful experiences and social observation.
Individual and societyComing of age
Sophia
2004 NovelA novel dealing with relationships and identity.
IdentityInterpersonal relationships
Touq Altahara
2007 NovelA mid/long-form novel exploring social themes and inward reflection.
Social critiqueIntrospection
Al-Qundus (The Beaver)
2011 NovelA vivid novel that received acclaim in its French translation (Le castor); deals with society and memory.
MemorySociety
Translations
- French translation: Le castor
A Small Death (Mouton Sageer)
2016 NovelA long novel revolving around Ibn Arabi; the work won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2017.
Religious traditionSpiritualityHistory
Bibliography
- Saqf Elkefaya (2002)
- Sophia (2004)
- Touq Altahara (2007)
- Al-Qundus (2011)
- Mouton Sageer (2016)
Translations of Works
- Al-Qundus → French translation: Le castor
- Short stories translated into English (appeared in Banipal, The Guardian, Words Without Borders)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyrical and metaphor-rich prose within contemporary Arab literatureIncorporates historical and philosophical elements
- Recurring Motifs
- Memory and historyReligious and spiritual inquiryThe relationship between individual and society
Legacy
Recognized as a leading contemporary Saudi writer with international acclaim. Winning the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2017 confirmed his prominent position in Saudi fiction. Appointed CEO of the Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission in 2020, he has also influenced cultural policy.
Archives
- Held in international library databases (WorldCat, national authority files)
Trivia
- Won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2017; he was the third Saudi novelist to win the prize.
- Won the Prix de la Littérature Arabe in 2015 for the French translation of Al-Qundus (Le castor).
- Selected for Beirut39 (2009–10) as one of 39 best Arab writers under 40.
- Appointed CEO of the Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission in 2020.