Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir, Director of Cultural Affairs in the Department of Culture, Secretary-General of the Prize, confirmed that the new edition comes in the context of completing the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah regarding fine arts.
Al Qasir added that the Award has constituted a critical landmark in the Arab world, discussed vital artistic topics in twelve consecutive editions with renewed titles, and in its continuous research context, it strengthened its crucial presence in the field of arts through its material and moral support for Arab critics, in shaping its identity.
The Secretary-General of the Award set a deadline for registration of the participating research, and the results of the winners will be announced next December.