Dubai (Etihad)
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority “Dubai Culture” awarded artist and actress Samira Ahmed the title of “Theatrical Personality of the Year” at the Dubai Festival for Youth Theater 2022, in honor of her artistic career full of achievements, and in appreciation of her contributions to the advancement of Emirati theater. The award will be presented during the closing ceremony of the festival, which will start on October 19 and will continue until October 26.
Dr. Saeed Mubarak bin Kharbash, Executive Director of the Arts and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, said: “The authority affirms its firm commitment to the local literary and cultural symbols, and introduces them to the community in appreciation of their pioneering efforts in promoting the theatrical, artistic and cultural scene in Dubai and the UAE. The honoring of the artist and actress Samira Ahmed to be the theatrical figure of the year in this session is a celebration of the various and distinguished contributions she made throughout her artistic and theatrical career, which is full of great stations and achievements.” To the Dubai Folk Theater, for presenting all your talents and skills, believing in the role of art in developing societies, and presenting lofty messages in various areas of life. Today, through this well-deserved honor, we seek to return something of the favor for her long journey.”
In turn, Fatima Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, said: “We feel proud in front of this wonderful model of Emirati art. Women in our country, thanks to the continuous support and the nurturing environment in which they can shed light on many societal issues. The artist Samira Ahmed has achieved great success in the Gulf and Emirati arena in particular, and was able to win many relevant awards, and her artistic imprints will continue to inspire new generations of artists in various types of art, specifically theater arts.”