Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and Sheikh Bodor along with with delegates from Egypt arriving at Nile Award ceremony in Sharjah.
Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, presented the award
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, was honoured with the 2024 Nile Award for Arab Innovators during a ceremony held on Thursday.
At the ceremony, the Sharjah Ruler engaged in friendly conversations with Ahmed Hanno, reflecting on his university experiences. He highlighted how cultural, literary, and theatrical activities, along with a variety of libraries, played a significant role in shaping and enriching the personalities of students, including himself. His Highness has further emphasised Egypt’s crucial contribution to the advancement of societies and spreading of knowledge, literature, and culture throughout the region.
The meeting highlighted Egypt’s significant historical legacy and its vital role in Arab and Islamic civilisation. It also emphasised Egypt’s cultural influence on countries across the region, supported by its strong institutional framework and deeply rooted, continuous cultural heritage.
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