Sheikh Zayed Book Award Board regrets move by German philosopher Jurgen Habermas to decline honour
03 May 2021
Gulf Today,
Staff Reporter
The Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has expressed its regret at German philosopher Jurgen Habermas’ decision to retract his acceptance of the award but respects it.
The award embodies the values of tolerance, knowledge and creativity while building bridges between cultures, and will continue to fulfil this mission.
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Habermas said on Sunday he would not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing an earlier decision.
The 91-year-old told the German news site Spiegel Online that I declared my willingness to accept this year s Sheikh Zayed Book Award. That was a wrong decision, which I correct hereby.”
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announces winners of 13th session
ABU DHABI, 14th February, 2021 (WAM) The Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, on Sunday announced winners of its 13th session via Zoom.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, has expressed his appreciation for the care and the attention given by the UAE s wise leadership which pushed the Award towards its current leading position at the local, Arab and international levels.