International Science Fiction Short Story Competition in the UAE 2026

The International Science Fiction Short Story Competition in the UAE 2026 is a literary contest organized by Emirates Literature Foundation. It is open to UAE residents aged 16 and above and accepts original short stories in Arabic or English, with three age categories. Winners receive cash prizes, a commemorative trophy, a visit to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, opportunities to meet astronauts, and participation in Emirates LitFest 2027.

Cash prizes, commemorative trophy, visit to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, opportunities to meet astronauts, participation in specialized creative writing workshops and Emirates Literature Festival 2027 activities.

Open to UAE residents aged 16 and above, of any nationality, who can submit an original story in Arabic or English and comply with the competition rules.

Submit an original story in Arabic or English following the competition rules; apply via the provided registration link.