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4/18/25, 11:48 AM ALECSO Awards Arab Cultural Merit To Sharjah Ruler - UrduPoint

This merit reflects Arab appreciation for an exceptional cultural vision that has

made Sharjah a hub of creativity, knowledge, thought, literature, and theatre. It
embodies His Highness’s belief in the role of culture in building and advancing

societies and his continuous efforts to embed culture as a path for development

and an investment in human capital.”

He added, “His Highness’s cultural, literary, and intellectual initiatives deserve
complete recognition. They have led to Sharjah being named the World Book

Capital, Capital of Arab Culture, and Capital of Islamic Culture, among many other

achievements that have contributed to elevating Arab culture on the global stage

and preserving the Arabic language as a vessel for thought and creativity.”

Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Department of Culture,

delivered a speech in which he conveyed His Highness’s greetings and

appreciation to ALECSO for its cultural efforts and stated, “With Arab affection and

brotherhood, I am honoured to convey greetings from the Emirate of Sharjah,
expressing my delight at this blessed gathering, which reflects a continuation of

pan-Arab cultural meetings driven by the sincere efforts of ALECSO. This special

occasion—honouring His Highness with the Arab Cultural Merit—is indeed dear

to all of us.”

He added, “His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah recognises the crucial role of culture
in the advancement of societies and the preservation of future generations. For

over fifty years, he has dedicated himself to building a vibrant cultural landscape

in Sharjah, evidenced by the establishment of theatres, specialised museums,

cultural centres, and an expansive network of public libraries – the oldest of which
marks its centennial this year.”

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

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