Monday, May 15, 2023 – 8:10 am
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2020 (WAM) — Al-Ittihad newspaper said that, in parallel with the tremendous economic prosperity and the exceptional developmental boom, the UAE has also succeeded in achieving a major cultural renaissance, the features of which are evident in various sectors… from the active publishing movement and the revival of translation to the prestigious awards, through theater and film festivals. And reading, arts and huge exhibitions of books and plastic art that follow throughout the year in the various seven emirates, until the country has become a capital of creativity that never loses sight of the sun of culture and the light of knowledge and science.
The newspaper added, in its editorial issued today, entitled “A Creative Initiative”, that at the heart of all these events, the Arab Reading Challenge, which is the largest project for reading in the world, shines brightly, with record participation in its seventh session of 24.8 million students from 46 countries.
She said: “An overwhelming success behind it is the blessed efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him”, with his creative initiatives and sweeping ambition to bring about a major civilized shift in the region that restores to the Arabs the pride of the major achievements that they made with merit many centuries ago. and puts them once again on the path towards a better future befitting their ancient past.”
In conclusion, she stressed that after seven years of success, the giant project has become a cultural landmark in the history of the region, with increasing participation in it year after year, proving the vitality of the new generations of Arab youth who embraced the initiative with great enthusiasm and great passion, as if it was a vote of confidence, love and appreciation for the Emirates. and pioneering experience.
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Dina Omar
