The Gulf Women Creativity Award in Arts and Literature has announced its winner for 2024. Fawziyya Al Sindi, a creative poet from the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been selected for this prestigious honor. The award ceremony will take place on April 23, 2024, at the Al Jawaher Center for Events and Conferences in Sharjah, UAE. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, will be present at the ceremony to honor Al Sindi [98a79673].
Fawziyya Al Sindi is a renowned poet and author who has made significant contributions to the literary world. Her works have been translated into multiple languages, and she has served on the editorial boards of various magazines. Al Sindi has actively participated in poetry and literary conferences and festivals, both in Bahrain and internationally. She is also the founder of the Bahrain Center for Positive Energy, demonstrating her commitment to promoting creativity and empowerment [98a79673].
In receiving the Gulf Women Creativity Award, Al Sindi expressed her pleasure and honor in being recognized as a 'cultural figure.' She emphasized the importance of cultural and creative awareness, as well as the significance of supporting women's creative writing and their cultural and human empowerment. This award serves as a celebration of the achievements and contributions of Gulf women in the arts and literature [98a79673].
In a separate news, King Salman of Saudi Arabia has ordered a road in Riyadh to be named after the late Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen. The road is located west of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, with King Salman Road bordering it to the north and Al-Thumamah Road bordering it to the south. Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen was a pioneer in popularizing Saudi poetry among Arab audiences, and his verses were immortalized in songs by esteemed Arab artists. The road naming is a sign of the leadership's appreciation of the late poet [1cbeaa61].
