Moroccan Scholar Said Yقطine Named Cultural Personality of the Year at Sharjah Book Fair

The Sharjah Book Authority has named Moroccan researcher and academic Dr. Said Yقطine Cultural Personality of the Year for the 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair.

The distinction recognises his research career and contributions to the development of Arabic narrative studies.

Yقطine’s selection places the study of Arabic narrative at the centre of the cultural honour, highlighting scholarly work devoted to the field.

The award also acknowledges the Moroccan academic’s role in advancing Arabic literary scholarship through his research.