Sharjah’s 2024 Turjuman Translation Honor and Other Awards

The opening of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair included the Turjuman translation award and other honors in literary work. The post Sharjah’s 2024 Turjuman Translation Honor and Other Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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