Novelist and Author

A Jordanian poet and novelist, born in 1970 in the governorate of Madaba. He began his professional career in the field of aeronautical engineering before transitioning into journalism and cultural work. He has held leadership positions in several cultural institutions and currently serves as the head of the Jordanian Narrative Laboratory.

His literary journey began in the late 1990s, writing across poetry, short stories, novels, and literary geography. Among his most notable novels are "The Dreamer’s Executioner", "Snakes of Fire", "Women of the Five Senses", and "The Bookseller’s Notebooks", which won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (Arabic Booker) in 2021.

His works are known for their focus on issues of Arab identity, freedom, and the human condition, and he is considered one of the leading voices in contemporary Arabic narrative literature.

Corporate Communications Office Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center 

Walid Alaaeldin is an Egyptian poet, playwright, and media professional. He holds the position of Corporate Communications Office 

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center He was born in 1973, and his works have been published in numerous newspapers and specialized literary magazines. He has received several awards in poetry, short stories, and playwriting. Selections of his poetry have been translated into French and Persian.