Sharjah24: Al Madam Cultural Sports Club concluded its Cultural Educational Competition event "Cultural Villages Challenge," which aimed to nurture a love for reading among today's youth and embed it as a fundamental habit, fostering curiosity and knowledge-seeking, broadening cognitive and cultural perspectives. Sixteen teams participated from youth and adolescent categories across Al Madam and neighbouring regions, engaging fervently through various stages of the competition.

During the closing ceremony, attended by the club's board, technical and administrative teams, winners were honoured. The top spot was claimed by the "Al Bahais Southern Nieghbourhood" team, followed by "Al Nud Neighbourhood" in second and "Al Faya Neighbourhood" in third. The "Al Shweib Neighbourhood" team secured the fourth position.

Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaidin Al Ketbi, the club's chairman, highlighted the club's commitment to supporting knowledge and culture, echoing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasised the competition's goal of fostering individual development, cultural promotion, and using books as a bridge between cultures, aligning with Sharjah's vision for investing in future generations and enhancing cultural values.

He emphasised the competition's role in strengthening partnerships with educational institutions, fostering a generation passionate about reading and knowledge, and promoting reading as a lifestyle.