His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, will honour tomorrow the six distinguished winners of the Arab Nobles Award 2025 during an official ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, marking the award’s third consecutive edition.
The ceremony will be attended by the families of the honourees, alongside an elite gathering of academics, diplomats, officials, scientists, and specialists from various sectors. Also present will be members of the Higher Committee of the Arab Nobles Initiative, the nomination follow-up committee, and the specialized juries for each of the award’s six categories. The event will receive broad media coverage across local, regional, and international television, radio, print, and digital platforms.
The award ceremony will honour six exceptional Arab talents across diverse fields:
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Professor Majid Sharqi – Natural Sciences
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Professor Abbas Al-Jammal – Engineering and Technology
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Dr. Nabil Saydah – Medicine
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Professor Badi Hani – Economics
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Dr. Suad Al Amiri – Architecture and Design
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Professor Charbel Dagher – Literature and Arts
Widely recognized as the “Arab Nobel”, the award is a prestigious recognition of outstanding Arab intellects whose contributions are advancing scientific, cultural, and intellectual progress. It also aims to offer young Arabs inspirational role models in medicine, science, economics, technology, design, and the arts—encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to a flourishing and forward-looking Arab civilization.
The Museum of the Future serves as the official headquarters for the Arab Nobles Initiative and hosts a permanent research and knowledge center dedicated to supporting the journey of the laureates. It enables them to broaden the reach and impact of their scientific, creative, research-based, and intellectual contributions.
This initiative reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, in recognising and honouring pioneering Arab thinkers, innovators, and visionaries who open new horizons for Arab and global communities in key sectors.
His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Arab Nobles Initiative, affirmed that this recognition is a celebration of Arab achievements in science, knowledge, and creativity—contributing to human advancement and the enrichment of global civilization.
His Excellency stated:
“The Arab Nobles project, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may God protect him, is the most comprehensive strategic initiative for honouring exceptional Arab intellects. It also sheds light on their achievements and encourages governments, institutions, and sectors to invest in their research, studies, innovations, and intellectual contributions.”
His Excellency added:
“With the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Arab Nobles Initiative continues in its third year to highlight the journeys of outstanding Arab figures who have gained global recognition in their fields. They serve as true role models for millions of aspiring Arab youth—motivating them to turn their promising ideas into reality, take on their rightful roles in leading development, and revive the Arab contribution to scientific, cultural, architectural, and intellectual progress.”
