Wafaa Nuwayhed

Published the novel "The Black Snow" (2014) and "Eve Speaks: Letters to Man" (2006). Released three CDs of her Zajal poetry (2007, 2008, 2009). Presented comprehensive research on Lebanese colloquial and Zajal poetry to the Lebanese Ministry of Culture (2003). Hosted a literary salon from 2008 to 2010. Won the Ghanem Ghabbash Short Story Award in Dubai (1993). Worked at Al-Khaleej newspaper (Sharjah, 1980–1982). Published in "Hiya" magazine (Abu Dhabi, 1983), "Al-Riyadah wal-Shabab" (Dubai, 1994), and the Horizon supplement of Al-Diyar newspaper (Lebanon, 1995). Participated in three seasons of the TV program "Sanei' Al-Qarar" (2009–2010). Has contributed to literary evenings and readings at the Emirates Writers' Union and in Lebanon. Media station head during secondary school, Sharjah (1978–1980). Honored by the Mountain Women's Association for poetry; by the Aramon Book Fair; by Who's Who of Professionals (USA, 2007); by Who's Who Biography (USA, 2009); and by the Lebanese Consulate for her poetic contribution to Independence Day celebrations (1991). Currently completing a doctoral thesis in Journalism and Media.