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Department of Culture honours four

figures of Mauritanian literature

June 18, 2025 / 1:35 PM

Sharjah24: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,
Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, witnessed a
formal and cultural celebration that reinforced the values of loyalty to creative figures and affirmed
their status. The event was held as part of the 23rd edition of the Sharjah Cultural Honouring
Forum, organised by the Sharjah Department of Culture in cooperation with the Mauritanian
Ministry of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament.
Four prominent figures of Mauritanian literature were honoured in recognition of their contributions
to enriching cultural life: poet Mohamed Fall Abdel Latif, linguistics academic Dr Yahya Al Hashemi,
language researcher Dr Mohamedou Ameen, and poet Mohamed Al Hafiz Ould Ahmedou.

The forum reflects the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to honour literary figures who
have contributed to contemporary Arab culture. This marks the fourth time the forum is held in
Mauritania, where it has previously recognised 12 Mauritanian creatives over past editions.
The award ceremony took place at the Conference Hall in Nouakchott, in the presence of His
Excellency Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture; His
Excellency El Houssein Ould Meddou, Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with
Parliament in Mauritania; Mr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs at the
department; the Governor of Nouakchott-West on behalf of the Mayor of Tevragh-Zeina

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