Umaima al-Khamis

1966 –

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Who is Umaima al-Khamis?

Umaima Abdullah al-Khamis is a Saudi Arabian writer and novelist. She was born in Riyadh and studied Arabic literature at King Saud University. She works in the Saudi civil service.

Al-Khamis has published a number of books, including short story collections, children's books and novels. Her two novels to date are: Sailors and The Leafy Tree. The latter was longlisted for the 2010 Arabic Booker Prize.

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Born
1966
Saudi Arabia
Nationality
  • Saudi Arabia

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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