Heritage competitions are an important tributary of the cultural scene in the Emirates

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, received the winners of the “Prince of Poets” and “Poet of the Million” in the 11th season, and the “Mankos Program” in the fourth season, in addition to the arbitration committees of these competitions.

His Highness with the delegation, during the meeting that took place in the Palace of the Sea, exchanged conversations about the importance of such competitions in introducing generations to the rich folklore and cultural heritage, as well as strengthening its role in consolidating the national identity and authentic Emirati values.

His Highness congratulated the winners of heritage and cultural competitions, stressing that it is considered an important tributary of the cultural scene in the UAE and the Arab region, and contributes to highlighting talents, and creating an important interactive platform between poets and the public, as well as encouraging critical studies and research contributions interested in these literary types.

The Palace of the Sea Council was attended by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al -Dhafra region, His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Work The Interior, His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zayed Higher Foundation for People of Determination, His Highness Sheikh Dhiab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Presidency Bureau for Development Affairs and Families of the Martyrs, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Presidency Bureau for Special Affairs, and Sheikh Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and a number of elders, senior officials, citizens and guests.