The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Tuesday organised a prize distribution and appreciation ceremony for the winners of 27th annual cultural week and organizers of the mega event. Afghan students were declared winner of the cultural show, while Chinese stood second and Indonesians clinched the third position. The ceremony was attended by all the administrative committees’ members, position holder students and university high ups. The ceremony was chaired by IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh who felicitated the winners and thanked all the organizing committees and Students Advisor Office for supervising and executing the mega event. He maintained that the students must be encouraged for taking part in cultural, sports, co-curricular activities. He said that he had witnessed a remarkable talent during the cultural week, and also hailed hard work of students. The IIUI president reiterated his resolve that the university would keep striving to provide a peaceful and constructive milieu to its students. He said that the event actually gave a message of peace. He especially mentioned the Students Advisor Office for its exquisite efforts. Earlier, Dr. Tariq Javed, student Adviser, thanked the IIUI president and the management for maximum cooperation. Published in Daily Times, May 30th 2018.