In its 19th edition for 2025, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, announced that award went to the book “ʾakhbār an-nisāʾ” in the Editing of Arabic Manuscripts category. Published by the the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS), the judging panel lauded the book for its thorough editing and presentation of a documented text from reliable historical materials. This contribution to heritage studies was deemed groundbreaking. Edited by Dr. Rasheed Al-Khayoun, the book is a notable scholarly contribution to heritage studies. It delves into women’s issues across Islamic history by thoroughly and critically analyzing a scarce manuscript.

This award is a testament to the recognition of scholarly endeavors that aim to enrich the Arabic library and authenticate rare manuscripts through a strong scientific methodology. The category focusing on manuscript editing is fundamental to the award, as it honors research endeavors that revive heritage texts and present them to modern readers systematically and academically.