Today's Edition
Organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award honoured the winners of its sixth and seventh editions. The winners included individuals, teams, and institutions who took part in unique projects that support and promote Arabic language.
The event was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council.
The ceremony was attended by Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Dubai; Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library (MBRL) Foundation; and Bilal Al Budoor, Secretary-General of the Award.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Murr stated, “The Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award reflects the great strides made by the intellectual and cultural movement, in line with the unique vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It also shows the UAE’s commitment to preserve the Arabic language and sustainably develop it.
“Since the establishment and launch of this award, we have been keen to prioritise spreading awareness on the importance of personal and institutional initiatives in this field. Additionally, we encourage youth to be creative in coming up with different uses for the Arabic language. We’ve also worked to promote Arabisation to benefit from different cultural experiences, to position the Arabic language as the language of the future.”
Al Murr noted, “Every year, we reap the fruits of these goals and visions with every new and innovative initiative or project that participates in the award. I would like to thank everyone for their efforts and contributions to the success of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award, and I congratulate the winners for their creativity and excellence. Together, we can create a better future for the Arabic language.”
Al Budoor said, “The diversity and creativity in the entries reflect the richness of the Arabic language, which is evident in every project. These efforts highlight the beauty of the Arabic language and its ability to keep pace with modern developments.”
Al Budoor added, “The participation of individuals and institutions from different parts of the world reflects their understanding of the importance of the Arabic language and its role in building bridges of communication between different cultures.
“These are unique and valuable projects, which reflect how the Arabic language can be a hub for creativity and innovation, opening new horizons for development and progress and stressing the language’s ability to adapt, grow, and prosper. This event celebrates efforts to enhance the position of the Arabic language in the modern world, and emphasises the importance of continuous work to protect and develop it, to ensure that it remains an essential pillar of Arab identity and culture.”
The awards ceremony coincided with the inauguration of Al Arabiah Conference on the Arabic Language on 6th November. The conference, which is taking place until 8th November, features seminars, meetings, and panel discussions in the presence of an elite group of writers, specialists, and interested parties.
Within the framework of its vision and strategy to promote the Arabic language, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award allocated nearly AED2.8 million (US$750,000) for winners across its various categories.
Previous editions of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award attracted massive international participation from individuals and institutions. Since its launch, the award has received a total of 8,246 submissions and named 49 winners. The previous edition alone attracted more than 1,300 submissions. The award encourages individuals, institutions and teams to showcase their efforts under 11 categories falling under five primary areas of focus.
