HE Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari honoured yesterday the winners of the State Award for Children’s Literature for 2013, during a ceremony held at Qatar National Theatre. Speaking during the event, the minister said that Qatar had been active in its support for children’s literature and culture in general. He saluted HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani for the keenness to nurture children. HE the Minister also paid tribute to HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani for establishing the foundations for Qatar’s renaissance. HE al-Kuwari also thanked wife of HH the Father Emir for creating the children’s literature award.