RAYA Agency, established in 2004 by Yasmina Jraissati, champions Arabic literature by bringing its diverse stories and voices to the global stage. Through partnerships with co-agents and publishers, RAYA has successfully translated and sold books in over 20 languages. Representing distinguished authors, the agency has earned accolades, with works frequently winning or being shortlisted for international literary awards.
Jraissati herself has been twice shortlisted for the London Book Fair Excellence Awards and received the 2023 Sharjah Rights Connection Award for her efforts in promoting cross-cultural literature. RAYA continues to shape perceptions of Arabic literature, emphasizing its richness and depth.