Qalam Series: Adania Shibli in Conversation with Kamila Shamsie

Please join us for a conversation with Adania Shibli, a recipient of the Young Writer’s Award from the A. M. Qattan Foundation, which she received in both 2002 and 2004. Her most recent novel, Minor Detail, was shortlisted for the National Book Award in 2020 and longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2021. Alongside her literary work, Adania is engaged in research and teaching at universities across Europe and at Birzeit University.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Auditorium, Georgetown University Qatar

Faith Forward: Exploring Faith Foundations in African Diasporic Communities

This discussion brings together Christian and Muslim clergy and scholars to explore the foundational principles of their respective faith traditions and examine their profound influence on the spiritual, cultural, and social life of the African Diasporic community.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue: Faculty Conference Room (1D02), Georgetown University in Qatar