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ALECSO awards Arab cultural merit to Sharjah

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April 17, 2025 / 10:34 AM

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Sharjah24: 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—on April 17, 2025, 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 the Arab League
Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organisation; Dr Eman Al Salami, Ambassador of the United
Arab Emirates to the Republic of Tunisia; ambassadors from Arab countries to Tunisia; and
distinguished intellectuals, thinkers, and media professionals from around the Arab world.

New cultural merit unveiled
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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