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The Foundation has received, since its proclamation until to date (1989-2005) a huge number of letters regarding its efforts. Monitoring its procession have been hundreds of journalistic articles and academic researches inside and outside the Arab world. They were not all praising as some contained precious advice and opposing opinions. The Foundation, while cherishing all opinions and gestures, opts to publish some commending expressions. "The awards, particularly if granted by enlightened men who compassionate with the literary creativity, are deemed encouraging and new initiative for us. We must encourage any person who thinks of allocating an award for the creative poetic, narrative or technical work provided that such creativity is based on eminent artistic values"
Excerpted from the letter of His Royal Highness Prince Charles, UK Crown Prince to the President of the Foundation
In the occasion of … Ibn Zaydoun Session …
4 - 8 October 2004
Al-Jaezah Magazine, Vol 45
It is my pleasure to extend my congratulations to the Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Prize for Poetic Creativity for the trust and honor they accorded to our university. The sessions held in Cordoba embody the importance of our city and Andalusia culture to Europe and the Arab World through history.
The Foundation was so wise in taking the decision and the kind initiation of holding the ceremony of awarding the prizes in a foreign country in a contribution in the meetings that will start as from tomorrow and undoubtedly will enrich the Arab culture and Poetry.
Mohammed Ibrahim Abu Sinna
“Al Fajer Al Jadid” Kuwaiti Newspaper
September 1991
"As for our friend Abdul Aziz- he sees that the value of money is reflected in distributing the good such as building institutions and schools, assisting needy sick people and culture development, since people lead doctrives in whatever they adore.
His literary award associated with a cultural program consisting of morning and evening seminars was among his deeds. These seminars witnessed the delivery of lectures by winners who enjoyed reputable status among literary circles, followed by comments similar to them in the cultural status; thereafter, discussions and deliberations by the audience were taking place."
Late writer Abdul Razzaq Al Baseer
God Bless His Soul
Kuwait
"I send you my best compliments wishing the Dictionary project you are working on every success and prosperity, highly estimating the efforts exerted by brother Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain to achieve this advantageous project. Please, convey to him my best regards and appreciation".
Nizar Qabbani- God Bless His Soul
From his letter addressed to
The Foundation in Kuwait
London 4/7/1992
"I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on the occasion of convoking" Abul Qasem Al- Shabi" meeting in Morocco. As well, I would like to express the admiration of the Egyptian poets and cultured personalities, and my personnal admiration also, in the marvelous efforts you have been exerting in upgrading the Arabic poetry status in particular and the Arab culture in general. Our feeling of pride regarding your rendered literary and cultural efforts, through The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain's Prize for Poetic Creativity enhances our realization that this Foundation, under your leadership, shall play the most important role in installing the Arabic poetry status on the international world creativity and enhancing the high standard of cluture".
Dr. Sameer Sarhan
President, Writers Body- Cairo
On convening "Al Shabi" Session 10.10.1994
"I feel very proud of your distinguished inclination to evoke competition pertaining to poetic creativity in the Arab World, in addition to your efforts to promote our Arabic language and cultural heritage thus continuing the message Kuwait has been conveying to serve its Arab identity and nationality"
Dr. Ali Abdulla Al-Shamlan
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science
Al Shabi Session 10-12/10/1994
"Al-Babtain Dictionary of Contemporary Arab Poets is deemed a great cultural achievement for you and for the brothers who contributed to its birth and to the Arab Culture".
Mahmoud Darwish
Palestine - 23.10.1995
"The Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science joins your rank, dear poets. With its attendance today it aims at enhancing this grand pioneering Arab project achieved by a generous Arab… a descendant of an Arab poet's progeny thus he represented us in filling the vacuum the library lacks. On this occasion, the images, echoes and whispers of contemporary poets who were mentioned in "Al-Babtain Dictionary" we find ourselves before a wonderful Arab creativity scene portraying a bright image of creative potencies and endless donations our nation, the Islamic- spirited and Arab- tongued, possesses.
Mr.Mohammed Al- Mielee Former Director, the Arab Education, Culture and Science Organization, from his speech in the ceremony held on the occasion of issuing the Dictionary- Kuwait 6.11.1995.
"Here you are, gathering the contemporary Arab poets convoy in your expanded donating oasis, through this unique Dictionary, so they are introduced to each other, conduct a dialogue and extract, thus emanating out of this revival for our contemporary Arab national poetry and a true reflection to what occurs to the Arab feelings of inclination and aspiration… here you are, building by this Dictionary an edifice characterized by what the art of poetry contains: gentlness and uniqueness elevated as a peacon to which the eyes and hearts of all those marching on the road of poetic endowment is attached. Every researcher seeking a cure for our Arab wounds follows as a lead as does every person seeking to achieve creative potentialities, and every ambitious person aspiring to put its feet on the right track of progress and dignity.
Dr. Suleiman Al Askari
Former Secretary General of
The National Council for Culture,
Arts and Literature former
Sectary general- Present Editor-in-Chief
"Al- Arabi" magazine
Kuwait 15/11/1995
On the occasion of the Dictionary issuance.
"Your project could enrich the life of poetry. This Dictionary will be a bright exhibition for varying poetic talents, since no poetry of any age is void of variations"
Abdulla Al- Barddouni
God Bless his soul
San'aa 19.11.1995
"… That wonderful historical occasion… the celebration of launching the Dictionary; that grand achievement to which you dedicated effort, time and money, in a way words fail to give back the appreciation and praise it deserves".
Fadwa Touqan
God Bless her Soul
Palestine 5.12.1995
"It gives me great pleasure to highlight the glorious works in the fields of thought and culture your Foundation has been carrying out as its efforts culminated in issuing this Dictionary, deemed a source of glory for the Arab nation and for the inclusion of an abundant number of contemporary Arab poets bibliographies together with selected samples of their poetry and for being a profound record of our contemporary literature and thought as well as a comprehensive reference for researchers and learners and an enlightenment and guide for our future generations".
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Fahed
Ibn Abdul Aziz, God Bless his soul
General Chairman of Youth care, Riyadh
04.07.1416 H.
Excerpts from his letter upon presenting him
a Copy of Al-Babtain Dictionary of Arab
Contemporary Arab poets
"Al-Babtain Dictionary of Contemporary Arab Poets… that valuable achievement which will remain a source of pride and glory for all Arab generations to whom were availed a source of contemporary Arab cultural references in order to provide the Arab library with what it needs".
Dr. Mohammed Saleh AL Jabiri
Arab Encyclopedia Director
The Arab Culture, Education and Science Organization. Tunisia 11/12/1995
On issuing Al-Babtain Dictionary of Arab
Contemporary Arab poets
"I have received the poets Dictionary volumes issued by your flourishing cultural Foundation, which starts a lively guide for the contemporary Arab poetry as a witness for the achievement of services in the field of the Arab culture. The Dictionary will ever be, through its shining exclusions, associated with your name and an honourable sign on the Crown of the Arab cultural work crown."
Dr. Soad Mohammed Al Sabah
Kuwait - 28.1.1995
"The Dictionary included various in depth studies for each Arab country and a translation of its poetic status as well as the history of its poetic renaissance and the pioneers of this poetry. Were this Dictionary confined to gathering in the beginning and at last these distinguished studies only, it would have been sufficient advantage for it.
People who supervised the Dictionary have done well when they gave the poet the right to select the text and his/her biography. This approach represents a new objective way contradicting the familiar approach in Dictionarys and old biographies, which had been either volumes of classes or biographies.
Dr. Abdul Qader Al Qitt
God bless his soul
From his research "an Artistic
Outlook at the Dictionary"
Dar Al Oloum Symposium
Cairo 03.03.1996
"We ought to seize the opportunity to express our deep appreciation and pride in this cultural project, which expresses a good and kind celebration of Creativity. We extend our deep thanks for the generous brother Mr. Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain who stands, through his efforts, thought, awareness and financing behind this great achievement"
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Maqaleh
Sana'a University President
Dictionary distribution ceremony
Sana'a 11.4.1996
The first contemporary literary achievement, which overrides obstacles and links Arabic language together however far their countries were. As for us, the Mauritanians we deem it the first work of literature ushering the Mauritanian poetic word into the poetry map within a circulated reference all over the Arab world.”
Mohammed Kaber Hashem
President, Mauritanian Writers Association
From his speech at Mauritanian poetry
Distribution Ceremony
20.5.1996
"While we celebrate the publication of ‘Al-Babtain Dictionary of Contemporary Arab Poets’ by The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain prize for Poetic Creativity Foundation, we consider it a rich document of poetry's splender and beauty, Creativity, speaking shining with the necklace of Poetry, which we are fully aware that it mounted the throne of the state of Kuwait, the country of Arts and Literature filled with the beauty of the poetry".
His Majesty King Mohammed VI*
King of Morocco, in His speech at the
Ceremony Held to distribute the Dictionary
In Morocco
Fez 25.5.1996
"Undoubtedly, Al-Babtain Dictionary of Contemporary Arab poets is one of the most important achievements of modern poetry in the twentieth century, if not the most important in the whole Arab world".
Izz eddin Al Madani
Al- Sahafa "Tunisian Newspaper"
5.7.1996
"I extend my thanks to Mr. Abdul Aziz Saud Al-Babtain for his interest in Arabic poetry to which he organized a market, honoured the poets in each country and visited the various Arab capitals to revive and celebrate poetry and poets."
Dr. Abdulla Al Tayyeb-
God Bless his soul
President, the Sudanese Arabic Language Academy
From his speech at Dictionary distribution ceremony
21.9.1996
"Let me please, as we gather around the poetry table, unified it, ornamented with the Arab genius all over the Arab countries and drank the honey of the creative minds. Let me on my behalf and in your name and the names of all poets of the nation greet Mr. Abdul Aziz for his good initiative that inflows in the viens of poetry and poets and to greet his aides for the broadness of their mind and the wisdom of their comprehensive Arab orientations moving in the grand Arab countries inhaling a pure Arab nectar, thus boosting the Arab face of this prize as a launching pad, objectives and means. Your country the UAE feels proud to host, with passion and love, this fifth meeting of this renowned award, (Ahmad Moshari Al Odwani session: "Innovative and Creative Poet."
Khalfan Al Roumi
Minister of Information and Culture,
United Arab Emirates
From his speech at the opening of Al Odwani
Session, Abu Dhabi
28.10.1996
The "Best" has always had the strongest influence in all fields, When this "Best" is true with himself, his society and nation, good and productivity multiply. At Al- Babtain's Foundation, the patron of this initiative gives much of his time so the outcome would be fruitful, genuine and emanating from the depths. It is an initiative which deserves admiration, praise and appreciation. Indeed, I consider Mr. Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain a man of magnanimity and generosity who deserves that we give him a share of our time and effort so that we contribute to the Arab culture,its advancement and prosperity."
Farouq Hosni
Minister of Culture, Egyptian Arab Republic
From a press statement during "Al Odwani Meeting"
On 30.10.1996.
Al Ja'eza magazine- Issue No.8
The Foundation of Abdulaziz Al-Babtain prize and Sultan Al Oweis Foundation award are the only two Arab awards granted without pre-conditions. They are the two impartial prizes which are awarded only to genuine creative poets. There is no official interference, practiced by those responsible for these awards and the matter is left to arbitration committees which are comprised of senior Arab cultural personalities. I believe these two awards have superseded the official prizes where various political, technical or sectarian factors meddle in. No doubt, these prizes have been awarded to writers who were in need for supporting their positions as they are the representatives of Arab culture, besides the fact that the award forms a spiritual support as well"
Abdul Wahhab Al Bayyati- God bless his soul
On attending "Al Odwani Session"
Al "Jaeza" Magazine- Issue No. 8
30.10.1996
"This prize represents a praiseworthy tendency which has been surfacing for years. This tendency is manifested in the contribution of a group of effective and cultured people who possess the wealth and desire to support culture and creativity.
Hence, we believe that the awards of Al- Oweis and Al Babatian with other awards deserve appreciation as they introduce new sponsors of culture, who do not practice stinginess in donating funds. Commendable in this process is the fact that these awards in general and Al-Babtain's in particular refer the mission of selection and review to the senior cultured personalities themselves consequently securing neutrality."
Dr. Jaber Asfour, Culture, Supreme Council
General Secretary- Egypt
A press statementon attending Al Odwani Sessions
30/10/1996 "Al- Ja'eza" Magazine- issue No. 8
"The conversion of some Arab funds to culture, art, poetry and creativity is a move which deserves respect.
Cherish and appreciation in the history of our contemporary nation… something we boast of we wish this wonderful initiation could spread and circulate so the Arab world would receive its due right since it is infuse us.
Thereafter, it will assume its role in life. Thanks to this wonderful initiation which had joined me to my Arab brethren
Suleiman Al Eisa
A press statement on the occasion of attending
Al Odwani Tournamet
30/10/1996
Al Ja'eza Magazine- Issue No. 8
"Al-Babtain Contemporary Arab Poets Dictionary is an achievement within a project. The researcher may tackle it as a reference on the library shelves or deal with it as an encyclopedia similar to its counterpart documentary classifications, he cannot detach it from its context. The Foundation which was originally established for the sake of creating an award for creativity in the field of poetry both as a creative work or as criticism. It developed and expanded, and now there is the Dictionary and the associated sessions that supersedes the task of establishing the award."
Dr. Abdul Salam Al Misaddi
From his research at the Faculty of Arts Seminar
Manaba- Tunisia
On Al Babtan's Contemporary Arab Poets Dictionary
11-15 November, 1997
"No doubt, Al-Babtain's Contemporary Arab Poets Dictionary is an undeniable great achievement.. Its great value is only denied by an arrogant person. The Dictionary is a gain for the Arabic culture. The content of its six volumes makes you proud of the gigantic efforts exerted by The Foundation of Abdul Aziz Saud Al-Babtain's Prize, which introduced a number of Arab contemporary poets who were never gathered in any other contemporary record. These poets are part of a comprehensive poetic movement which emerged during the late decades of the nineteenth century."
Dr. Mohammed Koba'a
From his research at the Faculty of Arts, Menuba - Tunisia, on Al-Babtain Dictionary of Contemporary Arab Poets. 11-15 Nov. 1997.
"I returned home filled with the highest feelings of thankfulness and gratitude for The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain's Prize for Poetic Creativity for that outstanding edifice you constructed for your country Kuwait and the Arab World, thanks to the bounties God endowed your Foundation with, which enabled you to care for our Arab culture, particularly the creative poetic achievements. I wish you a continuous success and prosperity in your endeavours in the service of Arab Culture".
Mohammed Bin Amre Al Zarhouni
Former Algerian Communications Minister
30.11.1997
"Poetry is the Diwan of the Arabs", a phrase much observed by The Foundation of Abdulaziz A-Babtain who established his Foundation to celebrate and appreciate poetic creativity. But the importance of this initiative lies in its uniqueness despite the fact that all Arab countries established awards in all scientific literary and information fields. The greater meaning of the award lies in the status poetry has been occupying in the Arab history, heritage and dream. Great poets are in our memeory side by side with pioneering leaders and outstanding scholars".
Rafik Al Hareeri- God Bless his soul
Former Lebanese Primer
From his speech in the opening of al Akhtal Al Saghir meeting
Beirute 14/10/1998
"Brother Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain is one of the Arab pioneers who exerts relentless efforts to preserve the Arab Heritage and encourage the creative poetic activity".
Rifqi Abdul Qader Bamakhrama
Djibouti Minister of Youth and Sports
Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
Beirut 14/ 10/ 1998
"Mr. Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain has opened a horizon for the Arab world, with this prize, whose concern is to encourage the cultural literary movement in the Arab world. He did well by establishing this prize, which covers various literary and cultural activities. No doubt, what he has been doing is a deed that honours the Arab culture and backs its march, which makes him a pioneer in this field"
Abdullah Ibn Idreis
Literature Club President- Riyadh
Al Ja'eza Magazine- Issue 2 On Attending Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
14/10/1998
"…This demonstration brings the Arab writers and men of letters closer …they gather, discuss and discover Arab cultural issues of common interest that benifits the Arab Nation in its, God willing, victorious march. No doubt, it is a demonstration that deserves appreciation. Few are the wealthy people who finance cultural activities. We hope brother Abdulaziz Al-Babtain would be setting a model for others to follow in this field.
Ahmed Al Saqqaf
From a statement to Radio Kuwait
On Attending Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
14/10/1998
"This Foundation is undertaking a role of a state in serving the Arab culture, particularity Arabic Poetry. I have noticed, from the guests heavy turnout, the seminar paper organization as well as the openness there, that there is a new climate that I never saw in the numerous festivals in which I took part".
Shawqi Baghdadi- Syria
Winner of the best divan
From a statement to the Kuwait Radio.
Al AKhtal AL Saghir Session
14.10.1998
"… The Foundation’s contributions and amassing of this large number of poets, writers, critics, and creative persons in one venue is a difficult and magnificent deed.
Such deeds need patience and a huge financial capability to which the award sponsors satisfactorily met".
Ibrahim Al Hashimi
The Emirates Al Bayan Newspaper
19/10/1998
Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
"…This Foundation published complete works and studies of Arab poets. What concerns me in this respect is the personal contribution undertaken by the enlightened symbols of Arab culture to spreading culture. Though the contribution is not new, it is untactful due to its size and continuity, and as such it deserves high estimation and commendation".
Dr. Mohammed Al Rumaihi
The Secretary General
TheNational Council for Cuture, Arts and Letters
Kuwait
Al Rai Al Aam Newpaper
20/10/19998
On Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
You prepared very well for the meeting and bestowed on it the pleasure of the gathering, its loftiness, and generosity. As well, you were keen to avail therein the free enlightened intellectual dialogue- both inside the meeting halls and in the guest lounges. The compassionate discourse is a sort of poetry recited and chanted. It was a unique and magnificent pattern. May God reward you with the best.
Sudqi Hattab
On Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
Amman- Jordan 21/10/1998
"Your patronage shall be recorded in letters of gratitude and appreciation, for assuming the task of upgrading literature in the Arab World. Such a task stands in need for the nobel personalities like you, who through real feelings, realize the Arab need for their sense of belonging.Your efforts have been a hope killing the despair that infiltrated into the soul, and ascended with you as a paradigm of a creative writer who rebelled against a saying by The Dean of Arab literature Taha Husein, which says "Our wealthy poeple are abundant but they are much more miserable than the needy poor. "That was not attainable without your courage and generosity".
Dr. Mohammed Shaheen
Vice President- University of Mo'ta
Jordan On "Al Akhtal Al Saghir Session
22/11/1998
"We always remember your Foundation's charitable initiatives and proudly and boastfully estimate the importance of the effort undertaken by your Foundation in October 1998, when you covered the expences of publication, organization of the ceremonial festival and a highly prestigious conference. We consider such efforts valuable which left a good and deep impression in our hearts and minds. It is noteworthy that printing my Thesis and the effects of Al-Akhtal Al-Saghir enriched my academic work.
Dr. Siham Abu Jouda
American University of Beirut
23/3/1999
The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain's Prize for Poetic Creativity is nearest to the factual meaning of the award when it develops culture clearly and tangibly. The Foundation efforts were not confined to awarding prizes only, but also to chronicling the Arab poets. It printed all the works of the poet Mahmoud Sami Al Baroudi and some selected works of his, as well as studies carried in his poetry. The same applies to Abul Qassem Al Shabi, Ahmed Mishari Al Odwani and Al Akhtal Al Saghir.
Sammeh Koriem
Al Ahram Newspaper
11.05.1999
"Be assured my brother that convening the meeting of your Foundation in your second homeland Algeria shall be granted my utmost attention. In this regard, I instructed the Presidency Secretary General to properly supervise cooperation between the party which shall secure all requirement and the Foundation General Secretariat in order to meet the preparation requirements that safeguard success for Abi Firas Al Hamadani meeting in the country of Prince Abdul Qader, the courageous warrior poet who defended the sanctity of Arabism and Islam both by sword and pen.
Algeria President Abdulaziz Boutefliga.
From his directive message to eh convention of the seventh meeting in Algeria
18.08.1999
"…Al-Babtain is setting an example for all those who were endowed with both material and mental affluence. If we could imagine the cultural renaissance Al-Babtain and his likes would achieve, we then realize that it lies within our capabilities to introduce a qualitative leap in the way the Arab intellectual responds to the events."
Dr. Mohyee eddin Amimour
Former Algerian Minster of Communications and Culture
From an article in Al Ahra Newspaper
14.01.2002
"We have our own differences; but this should not prevent me from expressing my appreciation for the important role the Foundation has been undertaking in serving Arabic poetry and reinforcing its status in the Arab culture."
Adonis
From his letter to the Chairman of the Board of Ttrustees.
"Being so proud of the efforts you exert in the field of Arab poetry, I am honoured to inform you that I do agree to accept the honour of acquiring the Grand Prize for Creativity.
Ibrahim Al Urayidh
God Bless his soul
From his message to the Board of Ttrustees Chairman
25.05.2002
It is with the greatest pleasure that I extend my congratulations to The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Prize for Poetic Creativity for its choice of the wonderful city of Cordoba for its first poetry symposium in the West. I also salute your choice of Ibn Zaydoun as the focus of your deliberations. Indeed it was Ibn Zaydoun whose artistic work helped to make Cordoba the mediaeval worldis most cultured city. It was there that philosophical debate and inter-religious dialogue flourished, while its poetry and prose rivaled those of Baghdad.
Professor Eugenio Dominguez Vilches
President of Cordoba University
4/10/2004
Al-Jaezah Magazine, Vol. 45
"My pleasure with the success achieved by The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtian's Prize for Poetic Creativity in holding the ninth meeting: ‘Ibn Zydoun Session’ is inexpressible. The understanding, the communication, the consistency and the coexistence with the other were reflected in the speeches delivered by all parties. The Spanish party seemed interested in more freedom of opinion and in having more interest in history and contemporary Arab Islamic Civilization".
Shiekh Salem Al Jaber Al Ahmed Al Subah
Kuwait Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain
Al Ja'eza Magazine
Issue No 46
6 October 2004.
"I wandered in Cordoba, visited its landmark sites and lived the past. First of all I'd like to extend, on your behalf, my gratitude to The Babtain's Foundation for the efforts it exerts and the services it renders to revive the heritage, celebrate literature and encourage the poets."
Ahmed Taleb Al Ibrahimi
At Ibn Zydoun Session
Closing Ceremony
8 October 2004
Al Ja'eza Magazine
Issue No. 49
"There is no doubt that this grand cultural event organized by Al Babtian Foundation, which deserves our thanks represents a good opportunity in which we remeditate the Arab Spanish relationship and that common bond between us (Andalusia)"
Professor Perdo Martinez Montabez
Al Ja'eza Magazine
Issue No. 47
7 October 2004
“Thank you for availing me the opportunity to talk in simple words, about the Arabs in Al Andalus addressing the guests to this ceremony held by that great man: Mr. Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain who bestowed his faithful and good care on modern and classical poetry. I was unable to attend this meeting, due to my health condition, yet I feel I am attending the events with my feelings and emotions”.
Late Professor Ihsan Abbas
From the last interview by
Professor. Mohammed Shaheen
AL Ja'eza magazine No. 45
“The Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtian's Prize for Poetic creativity, which was established in 1989, plays an extremely important role in encouraging and spreading Arab cluture; thus preserving its literary heritage. This role has qualified the Foundation for a number of prizes and awards from various Arab states.
We have the honor to welcome you in Cordoba, which was chosen as the first western city to host Al-Babtain's Poetic Creativity Prize Festival. I am sure the openness and hospitality characterizing Cordoba city, in addition to its being a symbol of coexistence between East and West was the crucial factor behind choosing Cordoba as a venue for this great event”.
Professor Carmen Calbo Boyato
Spanish Minister of Culture
4 October 2004 - Al Ja'eza Magazine - Issue No. 45
".. As well, I'd like to extend my gratitude to the Foundation of Abdul Aziz Saud Al Babtain's Prize for Poetic Creativity for choosing a Cordoban poet, who infused his feelings into his poetry. It is, therefore, an honour for Cordoba in general, and for me in particular as a Mayor of the city, to associate the name of our city with this distinguished prize because I feel that the voice of our poet is still alive in our hearts and in the common world we call poetry…".
Rossa Aghilar Rivera
Cordoba City Mayor
4 October 2004
Al Jaeza Magazine
Issue NO. 45
"The Foundation would not have been able to attain such achievements in such a record short time, without the help of Allah the Almighty, and the appreciation expressed by the cultural, literary and information circles."
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