Siddik Hadj-Ahmed

Siddik Hadj-Ahmed (born 1967) is an Algerian writer. He was born in Adrar, where he now teaches linguistics at Adrar University.

He is known for his writings on the Sahara desert. He has written three novels: The Kingdom of Ziwan (2013), Comrade (2016), and Drought (2021), the last of which was shortlisted for the Arabic Booker Prize.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Watch the 2025 International Prize for Arabic Fiction Ceremony Live".