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Zayed Book Award honours Sultan Al-Qasimi as Cultural Personality of the Year
posted on 04/03/2010
 His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, was honoured today by the Zayed Book Award as the Cultural Personality of the year 2010 in its fourth edition.
The Award honours prominent figures for their unique contributions to the advancement of the Arab culture, and for works that portray tolerance and promote peaceful coexistence.
Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, honoured Sheikh Sultan in a glittering award-giving ceremony held at the Emirates Palace.
The accolade was in recognition of His Highness's generous contributions in promoting the Arabic culture and nourishing the Arabic Literature in the Arab World. Throughout three decades, Sheikh Sultan has formulated the cultural scheme of the Emirate of Sharjah driven by the fundamental role of culture in the development of the community, and ordered the establishment of several cultural institutions in view of fulfilling his vision. The massive cultural projects in the Emirate of Sharjah support conservation of cultural heritage and active interaction with other cultures. In addition, His Highness has written several books in history, social sciences and humanities.
The award-giving ceremony was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), HE Mohammed bin Dhaen Al Hamili, Minister of Energy, HE Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Mugheir Khamis Al Khaili, Director of Abu Dhabi Education Council and Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouie, Director of ADACH.
A galaxy of Sheikhs, Arab and foreign diplomats, intellectuals, writers, thinkers and artists were also present.
In his acceptance address, Sheikh Sultan gave a passionate eulogy to the man whose the award carries his name: the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The Ruler of Sharjah praised Sheikh Zayed as ' a nation in a man' and as a provider of security to the frightened, food for the hungry and education to illiterate, making a nation out of them.
"Sheikh Zayed took this young nation to the first ranks of advanced nations of the world and enabled it to evolve day after day to earn - through his prudent policy - credibility, praise and love of all countries on the earth,ā€¯ Sheikh Sultan said. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
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