The Minister of Culture handed over the "Nile Award for Arab Creators." To His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah

Thursday 17 October, 2024

The Minister of Culture handed over the "Nile Award for Arab Creators." To His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah

During his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Dr Ahmed Fouad Hano, Minister of Culture, was keen to hand over the "Nile Prize for Arab Creators" medal to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi,  Ruler of Sharjah, this award which was announced last May according to the vote of the Supreme Council of Culture.

The Minister of Culture confirmed that granting His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi the "Nile Prize for Arab Creators" is a well-deserved honor for a personality who has positively and significantly influenced Arab culture. It reflects great appreciation for his precious contributions in this field.

The Minister of Culture said that His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is considered to be one of the most prominent figures who have significantly contributed to the promotion of Arab culture. Hano pointed out that his contributions in this field cannot be overlooked, as he has played a pivotal role in many important cultural projects.

Among the most notable contributions is the "Historical Dictionary Project," which, for the first time, united the Arabic language academies, contributing to the preservation of the linguistic and cultural identity of the Arab world. His Highness also made significant efforts in rescuing and restoring the Egyptian National Library in Bab al-Khalq, in addition to establishing the Documents House in Fustat, and other important cultural projects. These projects reflect his constant commitment to enhancing cultural cooperation and developing the cultural infrastructure in the region, as well as His Highness's knees to foster joint cultural collaboration