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4/2/25, 11:41 AM Ministry of Culture launches 'Reading Ambassadors Initiative'
The volunteer category includes Hashem Al Wali, a trainer, writer, and social
content creator, and Fatima Al Hammadi, a certified trainer and head of the
volunteer team 'Al Dhafra Testahel.'

In the youth category, the initiative includes Shareena Al Suwaidi, member of the
Abu Dhabi Youth Council; Hazza Al Shehhi, member of Ras Al Khaimah Youth
Council; Ahmed Matar, member of Dubai Youth Council; Yaqoub Al Baloushi,
member of Sharjah Youth Council; Mohammed Ali Al Ali, member of Umm Al
Qaiwain Youth Council; Nasser Khalid Al Harmoudi, member of Ajman Youth
Council; and Mohammed Abdulla Al Abdouli, member of Fujairah Youth Council.
Additionally, this category features Amna Al Mansouri, a school student and the
champion of the UAE Arab Reading Challenge of 2023, and Ahmed Faisal Ali, the
champion of the UAE Arab Reading Challenge of 2024.

The children's category features several members of the Emirati Children's
Parliament, including Rowdah bint Nehayan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nahyan bin
Diab bin Saif Al Nahyan, Shamsa bint Faisal Almualla, Khaled bin Hussain
Alhammadi, Salem bin Mohammed Binham Alameri, Nouf Yasser Mohammed,
Matra Ibrahim, and Fatima Al Kaabi.

In her remarks, Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan expressed her
delight in being part of the initiative and reflected on how her early love of reading
was inspired by her late father, Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan. She highlighted
the profound impact of critical and interactive reading on creativity and thought
development, emphasising the importance of fostering reading as a natural and
integral part of society.

She also praised the efforts of the Ministry of Culture in advancing the wise
leadership's vision by strengthening the cultural and intellectual foundations of
future generations.

Sultan Al Ameemi, a writer and poet, emphasised that reading is no longer merely a
recreational activity or hobby but a key fundamental pillar in shaping
knowledgeable individuals who appreciate the value of science and culture,
particularly in an era of rapid change and expanding knowledge. (ANI/WAM)

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