UAE President congratulates 'Million's Poet' winner

Musaed Al Harthy thanks Sheikh Mohamed for supporting cultural initiatives in the Emirates

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, attend a Sea Palace barza. All photos: Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Musaed Al Harthi, winner of the 10th Million’s Poet competition (R), during a Sea Palace barza.

Mr Al Harthi, winner of the Million’s Poet competition (L), attends a Sea Palace barza.

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attend a Sea Palace barza.

President Sheikh Mohamed greets the father of Musaed Al Harthi, winner of the 10th Million’s Poet competition (3rd R).

From right, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; and President Sheikh Mohamed attend a Sea Palace barza.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attends a Sea Palace barza.

From right, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; and Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed attend a Sea Palace barza.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the winner of the Million's Poet competition, Musaed Al Harthy, at a reception held at Qasr Al Bahr Majlis.

The 10th season of Million's Poet, a competition to find the most talented Arabic poet, was broadcast on Abu Dhabi TV.

The contest was organised by the emirate's Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praised Mr Al Harthy for winning 'Al Bairaq', or the winner's flag, on the programme.

He also applauded other contestants for bringing joy to poetry lovers in the UAE and the Arab world.

The UAE President expressed his appreciation for the organisers, who have contributed to the programme's success in 2022 and the past years.

Mr Al Harthy thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his support for the UAE's cultural initiatives, which have contributed to enriching the cultural scene in the Arab region, and for providing a platform to search for the best new poets.

Forty-eight participants from various Arab countries battled it out for the winner's flag.