Maria Dadouch, 1970
Writers · January 1, 1970
Maria Dadouch
★ HOW OLD IS MARIA DADOUCH?
Maria Dadouch is 56 years old, born January 1, 1970 · Capricorn.
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About
Maria Dadouch writes novels and screenplays that span Arabic literature for adults and children alike. Born in Damascus in 1970, she's earned major awards including the Katara Prize for young adult fiction. Her English-translated works—Omar and Oliver and The Fly Over the Pond—reach international readers. A Capricorn, her career reflects the introspective depth typical of her sign.
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Biography
Maria Dadouch is a Syrian novelist, screenwriter, and literary writer born in Damascus in 1970. She works across both adult and children's literature in Arabic, establishing herself as a versatile voice in contemporary Middle Eastern letters. Her achievements include the Katara Prize for young adult novels, a major recognition in Arabic literary awards. Works like Omar and Oliver and The Fly Over the Pond have crossed into English translation, widening her readership beyond the Arab world. As a screenwriter and novelist, Dadouch operates in a dual creative space—balancing the structural demands of visual narrative with the interiority of prose fiction. Born under Capricorn, she embodies the sign's association with disciplined craft and long-term vision; her consistent output across genres suggests the methodical ambition Capricorns are known for. Her life-path number is 1, often linked to pioneering independence and creative leadership—fitting for a writer who navigates both mainstream and experimental territory in Arabic literature.
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Trivia
- Her translated works Omar and Oliver and The Fly Over the Pond brought Syrian literature to English-speaking audiences.
- She has won the Katara Prize, one of the major awards for Arabic literature.
- Dadouch writes for both adult and children's audiences in Arabic.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Maria Dadouch tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Maria Dadouch?
- Maria Dadouch is 56 years old (born January 1, 1970).
- When is Maria Dadouch's birthday?
- Maria Dadouch was born on January 1, 1970.
- What is Maria Dadouch's zodiac sign?
- Maria Dadouch is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1970.
- What is Maria Dadouch's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Maria Dadouch was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- What does Maria Dadouch do?
- Maria Dadouch is a writer.
- Is Maria Dadouch still alive?
- Yes — Maria Dadouch is alive and 56 years old.
- What is Maria Dadouch's life-path number?
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