The Khalid Khalifa Novel Award

The Khalid Khalifa Award for Novel is an independent award launched by friends of Khalid Khalifa to honor his memory and continuously celebrate his influential human and cultural presence in both private and public spheres in Syria and the Arab world.

The award is self-funded by its founders and initiators, with no financial support or affiliation from any official or unofficial body.

The award specifically targets novelistic works, symbolically and creatively continuing Khalid’s literary legacy. The decision to dedicate the award to first-time novelists, regardless of the age of the applicants, reflects Khalid’s commitment to nurturing young talent and his deep and transparent connection between creativity and life.

This initiative is a testament to Khalid’s dedication to supporting youth, exemplified through his active involvement in creative writing workshops and his love for engaging and creatively interacting with people in the broadest and most inclusive sense.