In 2024, Weaam Ahmed, CEO of Alia Publishing, served as a jury member for the International Arab Children’s Literature Award—formerly known as the Etisalat Award—alongside a distinguished panel of experts in Arab and global children’s literature.
The jury’s discussions brought together diverse perspectives, all aimed at refining evaluation standards and elevating the quality of content offered to children across the Arab world.
During her participation, Weaam emphasized the importance of expanding support for the chapter book category, especially for young readers transitioning from picture books to longer literary work
