Katara announces winners of the Katara Prize for Manuscripts and Ruins
Doha, January 06 (QNA) – Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the names of the winners of the first Katara Prize for Manuscripts and Archaeological Sites.
The prize committee selected three winners in the manuscript category, but the award in the archaeological site category was withheld because the entries did not meet the required criteria. A total of 43 entries were received in both categories, of which 26 were submitted to the Manuscripts category and 17 to the Heritage category. The winning research paper will be printed by Katara Publishing.
Syrian researcher Walid al-Sarakubi won first place and a $20,000 prize for his verified manuscript titled Tadkirat al-Nahat by Abu Hayyan, and Egyptian researcher Ahmed Abdel Mr Bassett and Mr Ahmed Abdel Sattar won second place with their verified manuscript entitled ‘Ma Wasala’. Min al-Jami al-Mustaqsa fi Fadhair al-Masjid al-Aqsa” by Ibn Asakir (600AH). The two researchers will receive an equal award of $15,000.
The Egyptian scholar Nuha Hussein al-Hafnawi cited “Tufat al-Adab fi al-Rifra min Damietta ila al-Sham wa Harab” by Ahmed al-Adami (1159 AH). He won third place with a verified manuscript titled “ and a prize of $10,000.
The Katara Prize for Manuscripts and Archaeological Sites aims to encourage manuscript owners and experts in the field of archeology to share and publish their collections and research widely, contributing to the enrichment of Arab and Islamic culture. Masu. It also aims to promote Arabic publishing and encourage publishers to deliver works that promote intellectual growth in the Arab world and contribute to contemporary cultural issues.
Katara launched the Manuscripts and Archaeological Sites Award on March 11, 2024. This award consists of two categories. The first is dedicated to conducting research on original manuscripts not previously published, and the second is awarded to the best research on archaeological sites. Landmarks of the Arab region under certain conditions.
In addition, the prize committee plans to celebrate Arab Manuscripts Day on April 4 every year. The event will include lectures, seminars, and an exhibition of rare manuscripts, as well as a workshop to train people interested in manuscript appraisal in collaboration with experts. (QNA)
