Sharjah:H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Honorary President of the Emirates Writers Union, convened with Dr Sultan Al Amimi, Chairman of the Union's Board of Directors, along with board members at the Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City. The meeting was also attended by H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority.
According to Wam, the meeting commenced with H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan emphasizing the crucial role of culture and literature in reflecting a society's cultural, historical, and creative activities. He highlighted the importance of knowledge and education in individual and community development.
The Ruler of Sharjah underscored the necessity of supporting young talents in the UAE, advocating for mentorship from established writers to help budding creatives evolve. The discussions also covered the importance of accuracy in literary and research publications to ensure the educational and documentary value of the content.
Furthermore, the cultural and historical wealth of Emirati society was acknowledged as a vital source for the creative works of UAE writers. Dr Sultan Al Amimi provided an overview of the Union's recent activities, noting an increase in membership and diverse publications. He expressed gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan for his unwavering support and guidance, which continues to propel the literary and cultural movement forward.