emirates7 - The Sultan Bin Al Owaid Cultural Foundation has inaugurated celebrations honoring the centenary of esteemed Emirati poet Sultan bin Ali Al Owais. The event was graced by the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2025 as the year to commemorate the poet's birth centenary (1925–2025).
A grand musical celebration was hosted at the Dubai Opera, attended by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture; Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; members of the foundation's Board of Trustees, and other notable public figures.
In his address, Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim, Deputy Chairman of the Foundation, highlighted Sultan bin Ali Al Owais's lifelong dedication to fostering culture and supporting intellectuals. He also commended the involvement of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in promoting Emirati culture and identity on a global stage.
Dr. Al Jassim further emphasized that the event symbolizes the interplay between diverse art forms and underscores creativity’s role in facilitating cultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
The celebration attracted over 1,800 attendees from various cultural backgrounds, underscoring the profound cultural significance of Sultan bin Ali Al Owais and the artistic contributions of Maestro Mohammed Al-Qahoum.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2025 as the year to commemorate the poet's birth centenary (1925–2025).
A grand musical celebration was hosted at the Dubai Opera, attended by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture; Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; members of the foundation's Board of Trustees, and other notable public figures.
In his address, Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim, Deputy Chairman of the Foundation, highlighted Sultan bin Ali Al Owais's lifelong dedication to fostering culture and supporting intellectuals. He also commended the involvement of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in promoting Emirati culture and identity on a global stage.
Dr. Al Jassim further emphasized that the event symbolizes the interplay between diverse art forms and underscores creativity’s role in facilitating cultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
The celebration attracted over 1,800 attendees from various cultural backgrounds, underscoring the profound cultural significance of Sultan bin Ali Al Owais and the artistic contributions of Maestro Mohammed Al-Qahoum.