Haitham Hussein at Oxford: Translation Bridges Global Literature

Writer and publisher Haitham Hussein participated in a session at the Oxford Literary Festival.

He discussed the role of translation in bringing Arabic and Kurdish literature to global audiences.

Hussein highlighted his experience in writing and founding Ramina Publishing in the UK.

He described writing as a way to explore identity and memory.

He emphasized three key elements for global success: strong writing, accurate translation, and professional publishing.

Translation, he noted, is more than language—it reshapes meaning and context.

He also addressed challenges in independent publishing.

The session saw strong audience engagement.