Zayed Book Award names His highness Sultan Al Qassimi Cultural Personality of the year

The Secretary General of Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Mr. Rashed Al Oraimi, announced that His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and Supreme President of University of Sharjah has been named  Cultural Personality of the year 2010. The award honors prominent figures for their unique contributions to the advancement of the Arabic culture, and for works that portray tolerance and promote peaceful coexistence.

In Mr. Al Oraimi's statement, the Award's Higher Council decision came in recognition of His Highness' generous contributions in promoting the Arabic culture and promoting  Arabic Literature in the Arab World. Throughout three decades, Sheikh Sultan has formulated the cultural scheme of the Emirate of Sharjah driven by the fundamental role of culture in the development of the community, and ordered the establishment of several cultural institutions in view of fulfilling his vision. The massive cultural projects in the Emirate of Sharjah support the conservation of cultural heritage and active interaction with other cultures. In addition, His Highness has written several books in the fields of history, social sciences, and humanities.

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award recognizes cultural achievements across one of the broadest and most diverse areas of any literary award internationally. In addition to the Cultural Personality of the Year Prize, the award includes eight more categories including: Contribution to the Development of Nations; Children's Literature; Young Authors; Translation; Literature; Fine Arts; Best Technology in the Field of Culture; and Publishing and Distribution.