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In other words: First Translators Syndicate in formation
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In other words: First Translators Syndicate in formation

Three years ago, several groups of translators working in the literary, journalistic and business fields took the first step to…
In other words: When translation stifles local talent
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In other words: When translation stifles local talent

In the US and UK, the word “translation” is often an instant buzz-kill for publishers. Most consider translation synonymous with…
National translation prize goes to ‘The Nile’
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National translation prize goes to ‘The Nile’

Egypt’s National Center for Translation awarded the Refa’a al-Tahtawy Prize for Translation to Tawfik Ali Mansour (b. 1931) on Tuesday,…
In other words: Communicating feminism
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In other words: Communicating feminism

The Egyptian feminist organization, the Women and Memory Forum (WMF), published the first volume in their series of feminist translations, “Reader…
In other words: Launching the House of Translation
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In other words: Launching the House of Translation

A cooperation protocol was signed on Monday between the Culture Ministry and the American University in Cairo (AUC) to launch…
Politics and culture in the life of Anis Mansour
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Politics and culture in the life of Anis Mansour

Over the past half century, prolific writer Anis Mansour established his name among those of the nation’s key cultural figures.
In other words: Trust your translator?
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In other words: Trust your translator?

Egyptian novelist Bahaa Taher made headlines last year when he filed a suit against the American University in Cairo (AUC)…
Searching for peace in ‘Ghosts With No Maps’
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Searching for peace in ‘Ghosts With No Maps’

The title of “Ghosts With No Maps” - Albawtaka’s second collection of translated short stories, published in 2011 - might…
In other words: Translation as alchemy at the Crucible
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In other words: Translation as alchemy at the Crucible

Many might receive "Albawtaka Review’s" quarterly newsletter in their inbox, but few know the story behind the literary journal and…
In other words: From Poland with love
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In other words: From Poland with love

On a crisp Friday night, dozens of Egyptians, Poles and miscellaneous expats lounged on orange beanbags to take in the…
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