Nahyan bin Mubarak: We are keen on fruitful cooperation with symbols of thought and the arts
Sandooq Al Watan Forum seeks to root identity in the creative product
Nahyan bin Mubarak to the creators: "You are capable of achieving artistic and cognitive production that enhances each of us's sense of national identity, which affirms our belonging and loyalty to the homeland."
Nahyan bin Mubarak affirmed the Fund's commitment to work with creators.
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Symbols of thought, arts and publishing in the UAE stressed the need for the national identity to be a fundamental pillar in the content presented in various fields of creativity, and at the same time that it is characterized by modernity and the ability to keep pace with the rapid developments witnessed by reality, in order to be compatible with the thinking of new generations, praising the fund project. The New Homeland, which aims to strengthen national identity by producing knowledge that suits all segments of society, and presents a different proposition.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandooq Al Watan, said, “The Fund seeks to start fruitful cooperation with symbols of thought, art and culture in the country, in order to launch a creative program to enrich knowledge and creative production on national identity, in a way that confirms the keenness of The Fund is to play its scheduled role in this field.” He added, during the opening of the “Creative Production in National Identity” forum, which was organized by Sandooq Al-Watan yesterday, at the headquarters of the Archives and National Library in Abu Dhabi: “Sandooq Al-Watan is very keen to work with you, support you, and motivate you.” And he celebrates your achievements, as you are symbols of thought, creativity and the arts in the country, and we are confident that you are fully aware of the pulse of this country and the awareness of society, and you are capable of creativity, achievement, artistic and knowledge production, which enhances in each of us a sense of national identity, which affirms our belonging and loyalty to the homeland ».
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak stressed the full commitment of Sandooq Al Watan to work with creators, in order to show the basic values and principles that make up the path of the dear homeland, and the Fund’s endeavor to implement a program for developing knowledge, strengthening pride in national identity, supporting the connection of Emirati people with the community around them, and implementing activities And events for authorship, translation, publishing, and artistic production, in all print, audio, and visual media, in order for knowledge and the arts to be effective tools for shaping awareness and deepening pride in the nation’s march, which contributes to defining the elements and dimensions of identity, and taking note of the challenges it faces, but rather adopting effective ways to deal with these. Challenges to reach the desired goal on the land of this dear country, which is to achieve a "cohesive society that preserves its identity."
He explained that the axes of the work in the forum are consistent with his personal conviction, when he is asked about the identity of the sons and daughters of the Emirates, where he tells them that this identity has been embodied in reality and reality, with clarity, in the deeds and sayings of the late founder, the father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. May God bless his soul.
3 goals
For his part, the Director General of the Al Watan Fund, Yasser Al Gergawi, explained to «Emirates Today», that «the fund has three main goals, which are the employment of citizens in the private sector, and it has approximately six initiatives in this aspect, and the second is to support innovation, academic research and others, and it has cut In this regard, the fund has gone a long way. As for the third, it focuses on strengthening national identity. This forum brings together a group of writers, publishers, poets, and creators in various fields. They meet in discussion sessions to come up with a set of ideas that contribute to employing soft power in the country to reach new generations. and consolidating their national identity.
Al-Gergawi revealed that the coming period will witness more forums in this field, and will provide services different from what other agencies provide to encourage creative production, including providing direct financial support for a number of ideas that will be selected according to several criteria, including that they are new and innovative, and commensurate with the goals of Sandooq Al-Watan. .
working document
For their part, Emirati creators expressed their appreciation and pride in participating in the forum.
The artist, Dr. Habib Ghuloom, said that the interest of an institution such as Sandooq Al Watan in creativity in general, and benefiting from it to enhance the national identity, is a matter of pride, especially since this institution is headed by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, who is known for his interest and appreciation for all Emirati and Arab creators.
He added, "I hope that the forum will come out with recommendations and projects that turn its goals into facts and production that enhances our national identity, which we see as the title of this country, with its wise leadership and honorable people."
While the writer, Sheikha Al-Jabri, expressed her happiness at participating in the forum, stressing that it “distinguishes itself from others by its interest in the relationship between national identity and creativity, which is a very important vision that we value for Sandooq Al-Watan. National identity in the hearts of future generations.
For her part, writer and publisher Shaima Al-Marzouqi said, "The speech of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak at the opening of the forum is a working document that can define the parameters of the road, and build on its important main points," considering that the forum is very vital to activate the energy of creators, and motivate them to take up one. One of the most important topics that creators must address in various fields.
For his part, the poet Karim Maatouq, who opened the forum with a poem praising the love of the UAE and its leadership, expressed his overwhelming happiness at participating in the event that brings creativity to the world of our national identity, with its momentum, landmarks and symbols, praising the efforts of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak that does not stop supporting creators. And his belief in their important role in shaping the conscience of people.
Contribution to the march Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandooq Al Watan, said that the Fund's work with the creators of the Emirates is an essential part of its message, expressing his hope that the efforts of the creators of the Emirates, its writers and publishers will lead with the Fund in this way. Until the national identity is a field of creativity and innovation that enjoys wide interest in society, and through this work it is strengthened and supported, so that this work is a contribution to the revival of this dear country.
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