“Hisar al-Ghazala Wau” by Mohannad Al-Dabi, published by Booktino, has been shortlisted in the published novels category of the twelfth Katara Prize for Arabic Novel, 2026.
The shortlists were announced on Sunday 16 August 2026, with nine works in the published novels category, following longlists announced on 30 June. This edition received 2,610 entries — the highest number since the prize was launched in 2014.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 15 October 2026 at the Opera House in Katara Cultural Village.
- Prize
- Katara Prize for Arabic Novel, twelfth edition
- Category
- Published novels
- Winners announced
- 15 October 2026