UNESCO calls for candidates for the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. Establish in 1998 and endowed by the government of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), this Prize awarded since 2001 and is at 14th edition.
WORTH
- Twenty-two laureates have so far been awarded the Prize (with an amount of $US 60 000, divided equally between the two laureates), in recognition of their contribution-in their respective disciplines-to Arab art and culture, or for participating in the dissemination of the latter outside the Arab world.
ELIGIBILITY
- The purpose of the Prize is to reward significant contributions made by two eminent personalities, group of persons or institutions-on e of the Arab states and the other from elsewhere- to the development, knowledge and spread of the Arab culture by means of artistic, intellectual or promotional outreach aimed at enhancing intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
- Proposed candidates should have earned an international reputation for meritorious action extending over several years.
DEADLINE: July 15 2016
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