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4/18/25, 11:48 AM ALECSO Awards Arab Cultural Merit To Sharjah Ruler | Pakistan Point

ALECSO Awards Arab Cultural Merit

To Sharjah Ruler

23 hours ago

SHARJAH, (Pakistan Point News - 17th Apr, 2025) The Arab League Educational, Cultural, and
Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al
Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Arab Cultural Merit—First Class, in
the inaugural edition of this distinguished honour.

Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture, accepted
the award on His Highness's behalf during a solemn ceremony at ALECSO's headquarters
in Tunis.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO; Dr.
Eman Al Salami, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Tunisia;
ambassadors from Arab countries to Tunisia; and distinguished intellectuals, thinkers,
and media professionals from around the Arab world.

The event began with a speech by ALECSO's Director-General, who announced the
inauguration of the first edition of Arab Cultural Merit, a prestigious award given to individuals,
organisations, or institutions for outstanding contributions to Arab culture. The award is a high-
level recognition of quality and originality in cultural domains, and it encourages worthwhile
efforts to develop knowledge and cultural services.

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