Mohammed Hasan Alwan

Who is Mohammed Hasan Alwan?

Mohammed Hasan Alwan is a Saudi Arabian short story writer and novelist. He was born in Riyadh and studied Computer Information Systems at King Saud University, obtaining a bachelors degree in 2002. He also obtained an MBA from the University of Portland, Oregon in 2008.

Alwan has published four novels to date: Saqf Elkefaya, Sophia, Touq Altahara, and "Al-Qundus". His work has appeared in translation in Banipal magazine; in The Guardian; and in Words Without Borders.

In 2009-10, Alwan was chosen as one of the 39 best Arab authors under the age of 40 by the Beirut39 project. He was also a participant in the first IPAF Nadwa in 2009. His work was published in the Beirut39 anthology and in the IPAF Nadwa anthology. His novel, Al-Qundus, was listed in the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.