Sharjah 24: The winners of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature thanked the Emirate of Sharjah at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair, which is one of the most important cultural events in the world.

Fatima Hussain, winner of the Etisalat Award in the chapter book category, spoke of her delight at winning and gratitude for the honour she received.

The winner of the Etisalat Award for young adult books, Anas Abu Rahma, underlined the importance of the Sharjah International Book Fair to the writing and publishing communities.

The recipient of the Etisalat Award for best picture book, Manar Hazzaa, expressed her pleasure at being a part of the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair and receiving such a prestigious award.

The early reader category winner of the Etisalat Award, Masarra Touqan, expressed gratitude to the Sharjah International Book Fair's administration for their "excellent organisation" and "recognition of talents from many Arab nations."