Tunis Municipality Announces Call for Applications for the Ali Belhouane Literary Prize 2026
The municipality of Tunis has opened the nomination period for Tunisian writers who wish to compete for the Ali Belhouane Literary Prize of the city of Tunis for the 2026 edition, worth 7,000 Tunisian dinars. The deadline for submitting applications is April 3 , 2026.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
According to the official announcement, participation in this year’s prize—dedicated to historical studies and research on the city of Tunis—is subject to several conditions:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality & Status | The candidate must be Tunisian and alive. |
| Language & Publication | The work must be published in Arabic, originally written in Arabic, and first published on or after January 1 , 2021. |
| Authorship | The work must be individual (no co‑authors) and must not have already received any prize in Tunisia or abroad. |
| Number of Submissions | Each author may submit only one work. |
| Documentation | The application file must include:
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| Delivery | Applications can be delivered in person or sent by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt to: Bibliothèque de la Ville de Tunis, Dar Ben Achour 52 rue du Pacha, 1006 Tunis, Médina. |
About the Ali Belhouane Prize
The Ali Belhouane Prize was created in 1960 by the municipality of Tunis to honor Ali Belhouane, a prominent activist of the national movement, Arabic professor at the Sadiki Institute, leader of the Tunisian national youth engaged in the anti‑colonial struggle, and president of the city council in 1958.
The prize is awarded in several categories:
- Novel
- Short story
- Youth literature
- Research and literary studies
Further Reading
For any questions, please contact the municipal cultural department or visit the municipal website.
