The 29th Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Creativity Award ceremony was held in Dubai, concluding the events dedicated to the centenary of the poet. The award continues its mission of encouraging thought and culture. This year, the award honored personalities from the UAE and recognized achievements in various fields, including literature, art, science, and media. The personality of the 29th cycle was Sheikh Dr. Sheikha bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, whose contributions to education, reading, and culture were celebrated.
In her speech, the honored personality stated that the award is not just for an individual, but for a long journey of reading and seeking knowledge. "The book does not promise or impose, but it opens a door, and whoever enters it does not leave as they were," she said.
The award winners were recognized across multiple categories. The best awareness video went to Aisha Mohammed Saeed Al Mulla, and the best local documentary film went to "Atthat Al-Daw» (The Rays of That Light), produced by the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation and directed by Najoom Al-Ghanem. In the literature category, the best book award went to "Narrative Transformations in Emirati Literature" by Dr. Maryam Abdullah Al Hashimi and "The Law of Hammurabi or the Law of Ibrahim (AS)" by Dr. Mohammed Faris Al Faris. The best narrative creation (First Place) was awarded to the novel «Qasr Zabba» by Mohammed Al-Habsi, and (Shared First Place) to the novel «Your Grandmother Used to Sing» by Saleha Obaid.
Additionally, encouragement awards were given in calligraphy, painting, sculpture, and pottery. The best scientific innovation project for adults was won by Yousuf Al Burai and Mohammad Adnan Mohammad Abdullah Ahmed. The best research on the UAE was awarded to Dr. Aisha Saeed Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi and other authors. The best social media account award went to the Instagram account «Kulna Rabbana» (We are all captains).
