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4/18/25, 11:47 AM ALECSO awards Arab cultural merit to Sharjah Ruler
He went on to say, "In parallel, His Highness initiated a wide array of cultural,

artistic, and literary festivals-spanning poetry, theatre, calligraphy, visual arts, and

book fairs-alongside various specialised cultural publications and magazines

distributed across the Arab world." These efforts have resulted in numerous literary

and cultural awards, including awards specifically for youth, such as the Sharjah

Award for Arab Creativity - First Edition."

Al Owais highlighted the importance His Highness places on the wider Arab region,

saying, "The Ruler of Sharjah's commitment to the Arab cultural sphere is evident

in the collaborative partnerships forged across the region. These include the Arab

Theatre Authority, which revitalises Arab theatre through national festivals, and the

flagship Arab Theatre Festival, which is held annually in a different Arab country.

His Highness also established Houses of Poetry in several Arab nations, including

Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, and Mauritania-all of which actively

support Arab poetry through festivals and year-round events".

Regarding His Highness's care for the Arabic language, Al Owais said, "The Arabic

language has received utmost care from His Highness. The Historical Dictionary of

the Arabic Language stands as a remarkable gift to the Arab and Islamic world - the

result of a dedicated effort completed in just seven years."

The ceremony also featured a presentation highlighting key cultural milestones in

the journey of His Highness, showcasing some of his contributions and

achievements in both the Arab and international cultural arenas. It traced the

beginnings of the Sharjah cultural project initiated by His Highness, founded on his

belief that culture is the essence of human development and national advancement.

The audience also watched a documentary about ALECSO, which was established
in 1970 as one of the most prominent specialised organisations affiliated with the

Arab League. Headquartered in Tunis, the organisation's mission is to unify Arab

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