His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, God Bless, Sheikh Zayed Book Award, organized by the Arabic Language Center of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. In its 18th session, he announced that the “House Arab” Foundation had been awarded the “Cultural Personality of the Year” award in Spain, in recognition of its achievements as a bridge between Arab and Spanish cultures and its role in promoting Arab culture and language. in Europe and Latin American countries.
The Board of Trustees of the Award and its scientific organization unanimously decided to award the “Cultural Personality of the Year” award to the “Arabian House” Foundation, based on the effective contribution of the Foundation to building dialogue between civilizations, hosting many Arab writers, artists and writers. thinkers, and to this end collaborating with Spanish Arabists, in a context based on tolerance and respect for cultural diversity.
Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, said: “The Sheikh Zayed Book Award continues to fulfill its mission to celebrate pioneers of creativity and thought who contribute to the enrichment of the Arabic language and the enhancement of its cultural heritage. It is also a place in the world It represents the light of communication and understanding between different cultures. We share this message with the Arab House of the Year, which works to bring cultures and peoples closer together. Since its creation 16 years ago, the Foundation has become a national reference in the teaching of the Arabic language is the main pillar of activities aimed at promoting the heritage of the Arabic language and culture, in addition to its role as a center for literature, culture and thought, and a platform for the exchange of knowledge between Spain and the Arab world.
For his part, Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center and Secretary General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, said: “The Sheikh Zayed Book Award aims to honor leading global practices in the fields of culture and creativity and common values among peoples. and promoting tolerance. I congratulate the Arab House Foundation for the (Cultural Personality of the Year) category, for its great effort to enrich the international cultural scene”. , through cultural, educational and economic initiatives, projects and programs to raise awareness of the cultural diversity of the Arab world.
The “Arab House” is a meeting place for dialogue and interaction, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role of Islamic and Arab culture, in addition to an effort to open the horizon of cooperation and interaction between interested intellectuals, writers, writers and intellectuals. writers, translators, artists and students of different origins, strengthening relationships, directing dialogue between cultures and building bridges of civilization between nations.
The position of the “Arabian House” is expanding, to represent a strategic point for Spain’s relations with the Arab world, and to be a meeting place between people, private and public organizations through cooperation. in implementing projects of mutual benefit. The organization is characterized by an active and strategic presence in the digital world, which has helped to improve the efficiency and scope of its activities through innovative technological practices and a strong and dynamic presence on social networks.
The “Arab House” presents Arab culture to Spain in particular and to the countries of the world in general, with all its rich components, such as art, literature, architecture, sports and comprehensive cultural creations, focusing on and highlighting the Arabic language. its aesthetics and teaching it to Spanish speakers, language as the first tool to build bridges between peoples. The cultural program “Arabian House” highlights the value of the Arab and Islamic historical heritage, and its cognitive and humanitarian horizon.
It is worth noting that the Sheikh Zayed Book Award annually awards the “Cultural Personality of the Year” award to an outstanding organization or legal entity at the Arab or international level, for its clear contribution to the enrichment of Arab culture through creativity or thought. if its works or activities include the values of authenticity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award will honor the winners of its current session at an event organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 activities.
• The award was given to the Foundation in recognition of its achievements as a bridge between Arab and Spanish cultures, and in recognition of its role in promoting Arab culture and language in Europe and Latin American countries.
