This month’s object is Zayed Book Award as the “Cultural Personality” of the year 2010 in its fourth edition. which was awarded to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. The accolade was in recognition of His Highness’s generous contributions in promoting the Arabic culture and nourishing the Arabic Literature in the Arab World. Throughout three decades, Sheikh Sultan has formulated the cultural scheme of the Emirate of Sharjah driven by the fundamental role of culture in the development of the community, and ordered the establishment of several cultural institutions in view of fulfilling his vision. The massive cultural projects in the Emirate of Sharjah support conservation of cultural heritage and active interaction with other cultures.
