Waleed Al Zaabi: Sharjah Ruler’s support behind success of ECTF

December 28, 2025 / 12:15 AM

Sharjah 24: Emirati artist Waleed Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Jury of the Emirates Children’s Theatre Festival (ECTF), explained that the festival’s success is due to the support and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Festival concludes after seven days of performances

Al Zaabi stated that the festival concluded on Saturday after seven days of competitive performances for the festival’s awards, with a strong public turnout at the Cultural Palace Theatre in Sharjah.

Awards ceremony and jury decisions

In statements to “Sharjah 24,” Al Zaabi said that the closing ceremony witnessed the honouring of the winners, noting that the awards went to those who deserved them following meetings of the jury. He added that he wished better luck in future editions to those who were not successful this time.