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NEWS
On August 9th and 10th 2026 Qaisra Shahraz MBE was invited to speak at two Universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Independent University and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).
Qaisra shared the trajectory of her life and career as an author, reflections on her creative journey, the writing process, fiction and novel writing, and scriptwriting for
television, at “The Writing Life: A Conversation with Qaisra Shahraz MBE” and her expertise and experience on women’s issues and building cultural bridges at “Celebrating Women and Building Bridges,” for students and faculty members.
Her participation offered the students and faculty members a valuable opportunity to learn from her experience as an internationally recognised author and screenwriter, about her research, novels, education, and interfaith work, as well as running an international festival connecting communities worldwide.
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Qaisra’s Blog
Indonesia – 20th June – first day
Indonesia – 20th June - first day starts very early – a long day ahead with two events – still jetlagged and not slept much! I meet my host who accompanies me for all the events - Levina a lovely young competent lady! It takes ages to get to the venue, through the...
Schedule For Makassar International Writers Festival
Thursday 20th June 2013 Binus University 9am - 11am Discussion : English as a medium of expression, intercultural and interfaith relations 3pm - 6pm Talkshow : “Adaptation: From Novel to Film/TV Series” & Film Screening Friday 21st June 2013...
A Special Gift for Fathers Day….
Guest Post from Jenny Thomas, DesiSister Jen... It's no secret to anyone who knows me that I'm a huge fan of Qaisra's work.. I have loved everything she has written, especially The Holy Woman.... I help her out with her website and her Twitter...
News and Media
British Muslim Women in the Cultural and Creative Industries. Preface by Qaisra Shahraz, Elinor Chohan.
Book Launch event on Eventbrite 14th June 2022.
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On 18th March 2022 Qaisra Shahraz appeared in German newspaper Braunschweiger Zeitung: “Discussion in Vöhrum: I’m a Muslim, but not a terrorist”, qiving a talk to school children in Vöhrum. More here.
Art & empowerment: What to expect from the Muslim Women’s Arts Festival. More here.
Muslim Women’s Arts Festival – when the new event in Manchester takes place and what is on. More here.
The power of words: The best literature events happening at MACFEST 2022. More here.
Arts festival launched after arena bombing to combat Islamophobia returns for 2022 – Quays News. More here.
