emirates7 - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the winners of the 11th editions of the Prince of Poets and Million’s Poet competitions, along with the winners of the fourth season of Al-Mankous, during a gathering at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi. The meeting also included the judges of these prominent cultural programmes.
During the event, His Highness underscored the importance of such literary competitions in preserving and passing down the region’s cultural and folkloric heritage to younger generations. He highlighted how these initiatives strengthen national identity and promote core Emirati values.
Offering his congratulations to the winners, His Highness praised the role of these heritage-based programmes in enriching the cultural scene both within the UAE and across the Arab world. He emphasized their significance in nurturing poetic talent, fostering meaningful interaction between poets and the public, and encouraging academic interest in traditional literary forms.
Also in attendance were H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; along with other Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens, and guests.
During the event, His Highness underscored the importance of such literary competitions in preserving and passing down the region’s cultural and folkloric heritage to younger generations. He highlighted how these initiatives strengthen national identity and promote core Emirati values.
Offering his congratulations to the winners, His Highness praised the role of these heritage-based programmes in enriching the cultural scene both within the UAE and across the Arab world. He emphasized their significance in nurturing poetic talent, fostering meaningful interaction between poets and the public, and encouraging academic interest in traditional literary forms.
Also in attendance were H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; along with other Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens, and guests.