Художник-каллиграф Ziya Al-Am confirmed that his nomination for the "Sharjah Award for Arab Culture - UNESCO" represents an important starting point that encourages him to present innovative artistic works and undertake new projects. Al-Am emphasizes the importance of the award in highlighting Arab art and culture and enhancing their presence on the international stage. Al-Am expresses his pride in being nominated for the international award, referring to his long artistic experience and passion for Arabic calligraphy.
UNESCO announced the nomination of Ziya Al-Am for the 20th edition of the Sharjah Award for Arab Culture - UNESCO. The aim of the award is to honor individuals, groups, or institutions working to expand the scope of knowledge and raise awareness of Arab art and culture. This nomination reinforces Al-Am's role as a cultural ambassador supported by Dubai Culture, motivating him to present more projects highlighting the importance and diversity of Arabic calligraphy.
Al-Am expresses his gratitude to Dubai Culture for their continuous support of his projects, while Dr. Sa'id Mubarak bin Khurbaash, Executive Director of the Arts and Literature sector at Dubai Culture, expresses the organization's pride in nominating the artist Ziya Al-Am for the award. He mentions that the award contributes to highlighting the beauty of Arab arts and their role in deepening dialogue between cultures.
Al-Am has succeeded in developing his skills in various artistic disciplines and the heritage of Arabic calligraphy. He has presented monumental works in digital design and three-dimensional calligraphy, collaborating with prominent international institutions. Al-Am's talent was highlighted through his works at COP28 and Expo 2020 Dubai events, in addition to his collaborations with global brands, reflecting his influence in this field and his distinctive artistic vision.
