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Dr. Hamza Kenawy
Dr Hamza Kenawy is an Egyptian poet and critic who has published 22 books across various literary genres. He has received several honours, including the Dr Suad Al-Sabah Prize for Literary Creativity, the Arab Poetry Prize in Europe (Paris), and the Dubai International Arabic Language Conference Award.
He was nominated for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for his collection Nothing Hurts Me and serves on the judging panel of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Council. Kenawy has taken part in literary festivals and conferences across the Arab world and Europe and has published more than 500 articles to date.
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I Don't Want the World to Change
A session exploring humanity’s anxiety over the accelerating pace of technological change. How does literature capture moments of confusion and redraw our relationship with the world? Featuring Dr. Hamza Kenawy, Mahdi Hanna, and Mirna El Mahdy.
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50.00 AED
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R.A.P Party
Making its Dubai debut at LitFest, R.A.P. Party sees renowned poet Inua Ellams lead 10 poets in a night of lyric, beats, and energy, where poetry and music collide for an unforgettable celebration.
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50.00 AED
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