Application for Tharwat Okasha’s translation prizes extended to May 20

CAIRO – 4 May 2021: The National Center for Translation announced the extension of the application period for the two Tharwat Okasha Prizes for translating arts, from and to the Arabic language, until May 20.

The Tharwat Okasha Prize for translating arts from Arabic and the Tharwat Okasha Prize for translating arts into Arabic offer a prize of LE 50,000 and LE 30,000, respectively, in addition to a commemorative shield and a certificate of appreciation.

Works submitted by individuals, as well as by scientific and cultural bodies, translators and publishers are all accepted, bearing in mind that the value of the award is given in full to the translator.