DOHA: Qatar Postal Services Company in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has organized the 2018 International Letter-Writing Competition for young people.
The annual competition organized by UPU and 2018 marks its 47th anniversary. A total of 199 students aged 15-years old have participated in Qatar’s competition this year representing public and private schools nationwide. Letter-Writing competition aims to improve the creativity and self-efficacy of school students.
The theme selected for the 2018 competition is: “Imagine you are a letter travelling through time. What message do you wish to convey to your readers?
The top three compositions at the national level will be given the opportunity to represent Qatar to compete with other UPU members. And the best letter will be submitted to the International Bureau (UPU) to participate in the 47th International Youth Letter Writing Contest 2018. The final results will be announced on World Postal Day on October 9th.
Ali Sayyar, head of Public Relation at Qatar Post, said that “UPU has established this com-petition since 1971 to encourage young people to express themselves and share their ideas with others by writing letters. Qatar Post is pleased to provide the right platform for our youth to convey their voices and inform the world about our cultural heritage and raise the name of “Qatar” in all international forums through various channels.”
