Sharjah 24:In appreciation of the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah in promoting the scientific and cultural movement, Darat Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, as part of its "Piece of the Month" project, chose the Cultural Personality of Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), which was awarded to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in the Award's fourth session 2009-2010, as the piece for this month.
Darat Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi launched the "Piece of the Month" project, which aims to shed light, on a monthly basis, on one of the distinctive pieces from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, which represents exceptional achievements in various scientific and cultural fields.
As part of its “Piece of the Month” project, the Darat chose this month's piece as the Cultural Personality of the Year award from the fourth session of Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA's) Cultural Personality of the Year 2009-2010, which was awarded to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in recognition of his efforts to enhance the scientific and cultural movement by establishing scientific and cultural institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah and supporting the cultural activities in the United Arab Emirates.
After being honoured by Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, at the ceremony held in Abu Dhabi, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah delivered his famous speech during which he stressed that late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God have mercy upon him), the founding father of the United Arab Emirates had devoted tireless efforts to building the state, contributing in instilling the traits of faith and loyalty in hearts of the generation.
During his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has further reviewed the stages of building the modern state, stressing on the efforts of late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in promoting the education, reading and learning that maintain the glories of the nations. Hs Highness has further encouraged parents to motivate their children to develop the love of reading and learning.