Ibb– The administration of the University of Science and Technology Ibb branch, represented by branch director Dr. Mokram Al-Jamali, honored the outstanding individuals who achieved the top three positions in the short story morning event organized by the university in cooperation with the Ibb Literary Association early last week.

This recognition comes in acknowledgment of their active contributions to advancing the literary field and their continuous efforts to spread cultural and cognitive awareness throughout society.

During his speech delivered at the ceremony, Dr. Mokram Al-Jamali called upon all writers, authors, and members of the Ibb Literary Association to continue reading and writing, and to contribute to enriching the literary scene with new ideas and creative works.

Dr. Al-Jamali also affirmed the university’s keenness to embrace such qualitative events, and its continuous support for the association and all creative and talented individuals, believing in the vital role of culture in building societies and developing minds.

During the event, the top three stories out of 21 participating narratives were honored at the short story morning event organized by the university. First place was awarded to short story writer Abdulmajid Al-Haddad for his story “A Clock That Doesn’t Point to Me”, second place went to writer Shereen Muthanna for her story “Non-Existence”, and third place was secured by writer Marwa Jamal for her story “Without Travel”.

The event concluded by honoring the coordinators of the short story morning event, who are members and founders of the Ibb Literary Association, Dr. Zayed Al-Shami and Ms. Sinai Al-Rousi, in appreciation of their efforts in ensuring the success of this cultural event.