Ahmed Antar’s ‘Behind the Tin Sheets’ Shortlisted for 2026 Youssef Idris Prize
Automated summary•7 October 2026 at 15:31
The Story Club has announced that “Behind the Tin Sheets” by writer and journalist Ahmed Antar has been shortlisted for the 2026 Youssef Idris Short Story Prize.
The selection places Antar’s work among the shortlisted entries in this year’s competition, which is dedicated to the short story.
The story’s Arabic title is “Khalf al-Safeeh,” rendered in English as “Behind the Tin Sheets.”
The announcement concerns the prize’s shortlist, rather than the selection of an overall winner.
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