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Ministry of Culture Launches Cultural Competitions for Emirati
Children and Youth

29/05/2025

In collaboration with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood

Abu Dhabi, May 28, 2025: The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, announced
the launch of Cultural Competitions for Emirati Children and Youth at MoC’s Cultural and Creative Centres. The competitions come as
part of the celebrations of Emirati Children’s Day, with the aim of strengthening the values of cultural identity among children and
encouraging their engagement in literary and knowledge-based activities. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision to instil national
values in future generations.
The competitions, held under the theme “National Identity and Emirati Culture”, are open for Emirati children between the ages of 8 and
12 to showcase their talents in poetry (Nabati or classical) and short story.
H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, emphasized that the competitions form part of the Ministry’s wider
efforts to cultivate talent across all age groups and enrich the UAE’s cultural landscape through diverse events and knowledge-driven
initiatives.
His Excellency stated: "These competitions inspire creativity, strengthen Emirati and Arab cultural identity, and foster intellectual
exchange. They also highlight the essential role of culture in driving social and economic development, in line with the UAE’s vision of a
cohesive, knowledge-based society. Moreover, such initiatives reaffirm the UAE’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity, advancing
intellectual growth, and supporting individual creative expression.”

Her Excellency Al Reem bint Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, highlighted
that the competitions are part of the nationwide celebrations for Emirati Children’s Day, which began on March 15 and will continue
throughout the year under the theme “The Right to Identity and National Culture.”
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