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Salem bin Abdul Rahman visits Al Warraqeen Festival

February 07, 2025 / 1:35 AM
Salem bin Abdul Rahman visits Al Warraqeen Festival
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Sharjah24: Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Ruler's Office, explored a collection of valuable books showcased at the 9th edition of the Used Book Festival, organised by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services until February 9 at Nakheel Park on the banks of Khalid Lake. The festival's theme is "When Books Come Alive... They Write the Stories of the Future."

During his visit on Thursday , he learned about the festival's key accompanying events, accompanied by Mohammed Abdullah bin Hlais Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Al Batayeh Municipal Council; Mona Abdul Kareem Al Yafai, Director General of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services; and Abdullah bin Salooma Al Ketbi, Director of Al Batayeh Municipality.

The festival continued for the second day with notable participation from public benefit societies, government and private entities, schools, universities, and diplomatic missions, alongside community institutions and individuals. The artistic and cultural activities attracted significant interest from school students and community members.

At the art exhibition organized by the "Falaj" Art Center, visitors admired the creativity of artists associated with "Falaj," whose artworks expressed various social and personal themes.

In the "Muslim Scholars and Writers" section, organized in collaboration with Al Batayeh Municipality, visitors learned about the history of several Arab and Muslim scholars and writers, enjoyed poetry and literary excerpts, and participated in interactive activities, such as coloring a map drawn by the Arab scholar Al-Idrisi.

February 07, 2025 / 1:35 AM

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