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The Award Ceremony of the 21st Edition of the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture

24 June 2026
UNESCO Headquarters
Europe/Paris timezone

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For its 21st edition, the UNESCO–Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture celebrates music by honoring two distinguished laureates whose work brings Arab culture to life through creativity, transmission, and dialogue.

This year’s laureates are:

Brahim El Mazned (Morocco)
Dhow Countries Music Academy (United Republic of Tanzania)

UNESCO invites you to its Headquarters in Paris on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, for an evening dedicated to culture, recognition, and music, featuring the award ceremony followed by a live concert by ALEPH and his musicians. 

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In-Person
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Fontenoy/Floor: RdC-Room/Salle I
125, Avenue de Suffren, 75007 Paris

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