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1/22/25, 10:33 AM 7X and Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation commemorate late poet's 100th birth anniversary
In honour of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the renowned poet Sultan bin Ali Al Owais, H.E.
Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Group CEO of 7X, said, “We are pleased to announce a set of
commemorative stamps in collaboration with the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation. This
initiative underscores our dedication to honouring the legacy of national and cultural icons from the UAE

and the region, celebrating their profound contributions and inspiring future generations with their
remarkable life stories.

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H.E. Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sultan bin Ali

Al Owais Cultural Foundation, said, "The Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation is extremely
grateful for 7X's contribution of issuing commemorative stamps to mark the late poet Sultan bin Ali Al
Owais’ 100th birth anniversary. We sincerely appreciate 7X for their assistance in issuing these stamps,

honouring a highly influential figure in the UAE's cultural heritage. Recognising the significance of this
collaboration, we reiterate our commitment to encouraging effective cooperation between both
institutions that have a rich history of service and impact."

On December 17, 1987, Al Owais established the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Award to honour Arab
writers and intellectuals. During his lifetime, he received numerous awards and honours, the most

notable of which was in 1996, when he was honoured by the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin
Sultan Al Nahyan, along with Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.

The stamps are available at selected branches of Emirates Post, the postal services arm of 7X, and via
the website www.emiratespostshop.ae.

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