Alaa Aljaber facts for kids
Alaa Aljaber is a talented writer, playwright, and novelist from Kuwait. He has won many awards for his work. He is especially known for his interest in children's literature, which means books and stories for young people.
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Alaa Aljaber's Amazing Career
Alaa Aljaber worked as a researcher for the National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature from 1987 to 1990. He also wrote articles for newspapers like Gulf and Arab and Habaibna. From 1988 to 2002, he was in charge of the cultural section of the Al-Watan newspaper in Kuwait.
Sharing His Knowledge
Aljaber has given many talks at universities, colleges, and schools. He shares his knowledge about culture, how to critique writing, and how to write. He has lectured in Kuwait and other Arab countries.
His Books in Schools
Many people have studied Alaa Aljaber's writings. His books are even part of university classes! For example, his 1986 book Fe smaa al Kuwait (which means In the Sky of Kuwait) was used at Kuwait University from 1987 to 1989. His novel Netherlands doesn't rain dates was studied at Helwan University in Egypt in 2013.
His play Conan in the Land of Pokémon was even used in a drama course. This happened at the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in 2001. Also, his TV scripts were used as examples for students studying media at Bahrain University.
Plays on Stage
Alaa Aljaber's plays have been performed in many places. These include The Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts and the Arts Academy. They have also been shown at Helwan University and the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in Kuwait.
Awards and Achievements
Alaa Aljaber has won many awards for his writing and creative work. Here are some of his achievements:
- 2012 - He won the Nady el qesa prize in Kuwait for his novel Netherlands doesn't rain wet.
- 2012 - He earned second place at the Television and Radio Festival in Tunisia. This was for his musical program called Let's play (hya nlab).
- 2012 - He also won an award at the Gulf Festival for Radio and Television in Bahrain for the same musical program, Let's play.
- 2010 - He received a Silver medal at the Festival for Arab Mass Media in Jordan. This was for his song Sounds have heaven.
- 2002, 2008, 2009 - He won Gold medals at the TV and Radio Festival in Cairo. These were for his work with Children's TV in Kuwait.
- 2003 - He won another Gold medal at the TV and Radio Festival. This was for writing the children's series Diaries of an angry child.
- 1999, 2000 - He received an award for writing the best article about intellectual rights in Kuwait.
