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Al-Babtain's Prize 14th edition kicks off

MARRAKESH, Oct 21 (KUNA) -- The 14th edition of the Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain's Prize for Poetic Creativity has kicked off Tuesday in the city of Marrakesh, as the Foundation marks its 25th anniversary of providing the community with services in Arab literature and poetry.
The event is held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and in collaboration with the Fez-Saiss Association for Cultural, Social and Economic Development.
The three-day event will not only see the distribution of wards to best poem and best poetry criticism, but it will also see live poetry performance that celebrates naming His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a 'Humanitarian Leader' by the UN for his tremendous services in philanthropy.
Various lectures and seminar on modern poetry techniques will also be held during the event.
Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Prize for Poetic Creativity was launched in Cairo, the great Arab cultural capital of 1989. (end) adt.nfm