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Sharjah Ruler meets members of Emirates Writers Union, Emirates Publishers Association

  • 28 Apr 2021
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Sheikh Sultan meets the President and members of the Emirates Writers Union and the Emirates Publishers Association.

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced the Emirates Writers Union and the Emirates Publishers Association will have their own dedicated building near the Expo Centre, Sharjah.

This came as Dr Sheikh Sultan addressed a meeting for the two unions today at the headquarters of the Sharjah Book Authority.

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His Highness added that the new building will provide a conducive environment for the two organisations to best perform their tasks and responsibilities toward promoting the cultural learning and developing the skills of Emirati writers and publishers.

The members of the unions commended the initiative of the Sharjah ruler and his constant support for culture in the UAE.

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