Ahmed Saadawi

Iraqi writer and poet
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Ahmed Saadawi

Summary

Ahmed Saadawi is a human[1]. Born in Baghdad[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1973[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], poet[6], and screenwriter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ahmed Saadawi was born in Baghdad[2].
  • Ahmed Saadawi was born on January 1, 1973[3].
  • Ahmed Saadawi held citizenship in Iraq[9].
  • Ahmed Saadawi worked as a writer[4].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's professions included novelist[5].
  • Ahmed Saadawi worked as a poet[6].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's field of work was literature[10].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's field of work was poetry[11].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's field of work was documentary film[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Ahmed Saadawi is Frankenstein in Baghdad[13].
  • Ahmed Saadawi received the International Prize for Arabic Fiction[14].
  • Ahmed Saadawi received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[15].
  • Ahmed Saadawi is recorded as male[16].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's residence is recorded as Baghdad[18].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's given name is recorded as Ahmed[19].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's given name is recorded as Ahmad[20].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's nominated for is recorded as International Booker Prize[21].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[22].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's nominated for is recorded as Arthur C. Clarke Award[23].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[24].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'أحمد سعداوي'}[25].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+36637'}[26].
  • Ahmed Saadawi's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+18255'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Baghdad[2], Ahmed Saadawi… he was born on January 1, 1973[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], poet[6], and screenwriter[7]. Fields of work include literature[10], a type of arts[28]; poetry[11], a literary form[29]; and documentary film[12], a film genre[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ahmed Saadawi is Frankenstein in Baghdad[13].

Recognition

Awards received include International Prize for Arabic Fiction[14], a literary award[31], in United Arab Emirates[32], founded in 2008[33] and Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[15].

Why It Matters

Ahmed Saadawi has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Ahmed Saadawi born?

Ahmed Saadawi's place of birth was Baghdad[2].

What did Ahmed Saadawi do for work?

Ahmed Saadawi worked as writer[4], novelist[5], poet[6], and screenwriter[7].

What awards did Ahmed Saadawi receive?

Honors received include International Prize for Arabic Fiction[14] and Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . gpi.noosfere.org. Retrieved . gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . arabicfiction.org. arabicfiction.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . clarkeaward.com. clarkeaward.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0425987-Saʿdawi-Aḥmad-1973
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, novelist, poet +1
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Iraq
    Award received International Prize for Arabic Fiction, Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel
    Citizenship
    Occupation writer, novelist, poet +1
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