The company under the leadership of Khalfa al-Habtoora expressed its support for the 'Emirates Prize for Best Story' award, donating one million dirhams to support this initiative. The signing of the memorandum of cooperation took place at the company's headquarters in the presence of the founder of the award, Abdulkaleq Abdullah, chairman of the board of directors, Dr. Abdulkaleq Abdullah, and members of the directors' council, Mayor al-Janahi, as well as other group leaders.
"I believe in the power of words in shaping personality and society. Our support for the award is an investment in future minds, creating the future of the UAE. My support for this prize comes from a personal conviction of the importance of motivating everyone to participate and create, and also fostering a spirit of competitive cultural creativity," noted Khalfa al-Habtoor.
Participants in the cultural and literary sphere with nether expected to follow the next rounds of the award, expecting broader participation and creativity from young and talented writers. In the first round of the award, female participants dominated, with their works covering various fields - social, literary, political, economic, and intellectual.
"I sincerely thank Khalfa al-Habtoor for this generous support, emphasizing that his contribution has become a quality boosting factor in the development of the award, strengthening its presence and influence in the cultural environment," said Abdulkaleq Hussayn. Dr. Abdulkaleq Abdullah also expressed gratitude for this support, naming it a reflective manifestation of Khalfa al-Habtoor's commitment to the importance of culture and the power of words in the development of society.
The support from Khalfa al-Habtoor exists within the framework of its obligations to strengthen the cultural and intellectual sphere in the country and its efforts to support youth and talented individuals. An agreement has been signed on cooperation between the parties for five years. Khalfa al-Habtoor expressed pride in supporting the 'Emirates Prize for Best Story', stating: "I am pleased to sign an agreement with my esteemed partners - Abdulkaleq Hussayn and Dr. Abdulkaleq Abdullah, to support the leading award that stimulates youth towards creativity and innovation".
"I love to write and have published numerous articles in various newspapers, and I fully realize the impact of words and the power of expressions. Our youth are the leaders of the future, and their changes are our compass to progress," added Habtoor. Within the framework of the development of the award, the writer Ali Abid al-Hamali was awarded the 'Leading Emirati Author 2025' award, and the youngest participant was also recognized as the most promising young talent.
