Sharjah: Dr. Issa Barhouma, a professor of linguistics at the Faculty of Arts at Hashemite University, has been awarded the 2025 Sharjah Award for Language and Lexical Studies for his book "Bonds of the Text: Textual Linguistic Studies in Poetry and Narrative."
According to Jordan News Agency, this achievement highlights the research capabilities of faculty members at the university and underscores its significant presence in Arab academic circles, contributing to the advancement of the Arabic language and contemporary linguistic research. The university issued a press release noting the importance of this accomplishment.
The winners of the award were honored by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, a member of the United Arab Emirates' Supreme Council and ruler of Sharjah, during a ceremony attended by notable researchers and academics.
Dr. Barhouma is a distinguished scholar who has previously received several prestigious awards. These include the Arab Geographical Literature Award for Best Arabic Edition of Travel Literature, organized by Abu Dhabi and London, and the Distinguished Researcher Award from the University of Jordan. He has also published extensively in the fields of linguistics and civilization, with numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers and active participation in international, regional, and local conferences.
The Sharjah Award for Language and Lexical Studies is a highly coveted international prize, attracting submissions from researchers globally. The award process involves a rigorous evaluation conducted by a panel of scholars from various Arab countries.