The two-month grace period covers all types of visas, including tourist and expired residency permits
Secretary-General of the award Rashed Al Oraimi announcedon Sunday thatthe prize is a “tribute to his leading role in building bridges between Arab and Spanish cultures and his continuing efforts in opening a dialogue between both cultures”.
The Cultural Personality of the
Year winner receives Dh1 million,
a gold medal bearing the Shaikh
Zayed Book Award logo and a certificate of merit. The winners
are announced ahead of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, to end
in a prestigious tribute ceremony onMarch 18.
The Shaikh Zayed Book Award is an independent cultural award established under the patronage and support of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage.
Professor Montavez is a renowned scholar, translator and author. His portfolio includes more than 20 books in the field of Arabic literature, the history of Andalusia, Arabic language and translation.
He has translated the works of many legendary Arabic poets, including Nizar Qabbani, Mahmoud Darwish, Adonis and Kahlil Gibran, and worked on many research papers discussing the status of modern Arabia.
He holds three honorary PhDs and has been awarded and honoured for his achievements and works by several prestigious entities.
The two-month grace period covers all types of visas, including tourist and expired residency permits
Sheikh Mohamed extended his sympathies during a visit to the mourning majlis in Al Ain
According to an official, several people are still feared trapped in the debris
Amateurs Afzaal Ahmad, Parvez Ahmed, and Arbaaz Ahmad shine with an Impressive 89-point performance at the Emirates Golf Club
The Meteorological Organisation that it is closely monitoring what is being circulated on social media
There have been a series of school fires in the country in recent years, many of them which have turned out to be arson
Salama Alfalacy is into realistic art featuring landscapes and wildlife, while Meera Jamal Al Midfa is setting new grounds in performance art and filmmaking
Dubai Police have asked drivers to be extra cautious