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Press Release

7X and Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation commemorate
late poet's 100th birth anniversary with exclusive collection of
stamps

Dubai, 21 January 2025:
7X, in collaboration with the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, released an
exclusive collection of commemorative stamps to honour the late poet Sultan bin Ali
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Al Owais' 100 birth anniversary. The event celebrated one of the pioneers of the
UAE’s renaissance, who had contributed greatly to the UAE’s economic, social, and
cultural realms, uniting two generations of writers and poets.
7X, through this move, supported UNESCO's designation of 2025 as the year to
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commemorate the 100 anniversary of the birth of the poet (1925 – 2025). The
celebration highlighted his literary works and humanitarian accomplishments, as well
as his influence and support for the UAE's and the Arab countries’ literary culture.
The occasion also honoured his noteworthy contributions to charitable and
humanitarian endeavours both inside and outside of the UAE.

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.

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.