(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) In the presence of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces honoured today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre winners of the 9th Zayed Book Award.
Also present were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, H.H. Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Transport Department and of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, Abdullah Al Masaood, Chairman of the National Consultative Council (NCC) Sheikhs and senior officials.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed honoured and extended greetings to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum on his selection as the Cultural Personality of the Year by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said he was pleased with the selection which recognises Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's vital role in serving the Arabic culture and enriching the cultural aspects of the Emirati society.
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