The Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Award has honored Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, with its Achievement Award in its nineteenth edition. This accolade recognizes his remarkable global contributions to culture and knowledge over the years.
The Award’s Board of Trustees stated: “This Award celebrates thought over titles and journeys over names. We acknowledge a unique journey that has significantly impacted culture, development, and humanity. Therefore, we are presenting the Achievement Award to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his life dedicated to generosity, development, and envisioning a noble future.”
The statement continued that his legacy is not just about achievements but a vision prioritizing people, knowledge as a catalyst for change, peace as a universal value, and generosity as an enduring legacy. Every initiative and institution he established serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
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The Board emphasized that this award celebrates a unique model of comprehensive renaissance that intertwines humanity, knowledge, culture, economy, and peace, redefining achievement itself.
The statement underscored Sheikh Mohammed’s commitment to embedding culture, knowledge, science, and innovation at the heart of sustainable development. He has transformed philanthropy into a lasting system that uplifts communities and empowers individuals, regardless of religion or race, exemplifying his human-centric philosophy.
One of his most impactful initiatives is the Arab Reading Challenge, the world’s largest Arabic reading competition, launched in 2015 to foster a reading culture and promote the Arabic language. It has engaged over 163 million students and received widespread recognition in the Arab world, underscoring His Highness’s belief in reading as a foundation for intellectual and civilizational growth.
The Great Arab Minds Award, introduced in 2022, was also highlighted for discovering, empowering, and honoring exceptional Arab talents advancing science, culture, and innovation, revitalizing the Arab world’s role in global civilization.
The Board mentioned the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, as a significant milestone enriching the UAE’s cultural strategy and the Arab intellectual scene. Also noted was the 2020 launch of the Digital School, the first integrated digital school providing quality blended learning to underserved regions.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Award for the Arabic Language was cited for enhancing the language’s global status and linking it to scientific and technological advancements. In its ninth edition, this award acts as a global platform for creativity and innovation in the service of the Arabic language, along with a modern Arabic dictionary of scientific and technical terms.
The statement lauded his literary and poetic contributions that have enriched both national and Arab libraries, including titles like My Vision, My Story, Life Taught Me, Reflections on Happiness and Positivity, Glimpses of Wisdom, For the Love of Horses, and Forty Poems from the Desert.
The Board also acknowledged several prestigious awards founded by Sheikh Mohammed in culture, arts, science, and Quranic studies, such as the Dubai International Holy Quran Award and The Great Arab Minds Award, reinforcing the UAE’s cultural and innovative leadership regionally and globally.
