About Zabyah Khamis
Born 1958. Zabyah Khamis is a poet, novelist, translator and writer.
Zabya Khamis al-Muslimani (born 1958) is an Emirati poet and short story writer.
Zabya Khamis al-Muslimani was born in Dubai. From 1975 until 1980 she studied philosophy, political science, and literature at Indiana University; from 1982 to 1989 she studied in London. She was arrested and jailed in Abu Dhabi in 1987 for publishing "transgressive poetry"; as a result, she has lived in Egypt since 1989. Her writing has been anthologized in English.
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Who is Zabyah Khamis?
Emirati poet and novelist
When was Zabyah Khamis born?
Zabyah Khamis was born on 17 August 1958 in Dubai.
What is Zabyah Khamis's occupation?
Zabyah Khamis is a poet, novelist, translator and writer.
What nationality is Zabyah Khamis?
Zabyah Khamis's recorded nationality: Trucial States, United Arab Emirates.
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