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4/18/25, 11:47 AM ALECSO awards Arab cultural merit to Sharjah Ruler
The Director-General also highlighted His Highness's key initiatives, including the

Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, a modern monumental project and

the largest linguistic endeavour in Arab history; it holds the Guinness World Record

for the largest dictionary in human history.

He also acknowledged His Highness's financial support for ALECSO, which

enabled the ongoing operations of the Encyclopaedia of Prominent Arab and

Muslim Scholars and Writers, a significant reference book at the Arab and Islamic

levels. Other significant initiatives include the Islamic Cultural Centre in

Wolfsburg, Germany, the Azzagra Cultural Centre in Spain, and the establishment

of Quran memorisation and Arabic language schools in several African countries.

His Highness also launched initiatives to strengthen cultural ties across the Arab

world, such as the Arab Theatre Authority, which organises the largest annual

gathering of Arab theatre professionals and artists; the Sharjah Art Foundation; and

the Sharjah Academy for Performing Arts, among others.

Dr. Ould Amar added, "There is no doubt that His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah is

the conscience of 'Arab cultural endeavour', a clear, visible conscience manifested

in inspiring scientific and cultural projects that have contributed to shaping global

knowledge systems and empowering Arab culture.

In appreciation of all of this, and in line with ALECSO's goals and internal

regulations, and under the authority of its Director-General and the mandate of the

Conference of Arab Ministers of Culture, the organisation has decided to award His

Highness the Arab Cultural Merit-First Class-in recognition of his profound

contributions to Arab and Islamic culture, the preservation of civilisational identity,

and the promotion of a knowledge-based society."

In a recorded message, Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Culture,

said: "Today, we celebrate the awarding of the Arab Cultural Merit - First Class - to
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, in recognition of his

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