Shamma Al-Kuwari (Arabic: كواري، شمة شاهين; born 1972) is a Qatari novelist and short-story writer.

Life

Al-Kuwari was born and raised in Doha.[1] She gained a bachelor's degree in organic medical sciences,[2] from Qatar University, and a master's degree from Hamad Bin Khalifa University. As a journalist, Al-Kuwari has written for Qatari newspapers including Al Raya, Al 'Arabi and Al Maraya, and written a weekly column for Al Sharq.[2]

Works

References

  1. ^ "A review of the journey of the novelist Shamma Al-Kuwari". Ministry of Culture (Qatar). 18 September 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b ʻĀshūr, Raḍwá; Ghazoul, Ferial Jabouri; Reda-Mekdashi, Hasna; McClure, Mandy (2008). Arab Women Writers: A Critical Reference Guide, 1873-1999. American Univ in Cairo Press. p. 421. ISBN 978-977-416-146-9.