Taleb Alrefai is a Kuwaiti novelist, short story writer, journalist, and academic. He is known for his works that deeply explore human relationships and the just causes of ordinary people, including the issues of migrant workers in Kuwait. Explore his literary acclaim and academic career.

Alrefai's Achievements:

Literary acclaim: His novels have been translated into many languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Turkish, and Hindi.

Academic career: He taught creative writing at the American University of Kuwait and continues to offer creative writing workshops for short stories and novels in various Arab and foreign countries.

Awards and honors: He has won numerous awards and honors, including:

The Knight of Literature and Arts Medal from the French Republic.

The State Encouragement Prize in Literature.

The International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

He has also chaired the judging panels of many Arab literary awards.

Alrefai's Major Works:

Shadow of the Sun (1998)

Scent of the Sea (2002)

Petty Thefts (2011)

Short story collections:

The Dress (2009)