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10/9/25, 10:42 AM Latifa bint Mohammed attends the opening of the fifth edition of the Arab Awards Forum
legacy through sustained investment in knowledge, research, and innovation, empowering future generations to carry forward the
region’s legacy of creativity and discovery.

In his opening speech, His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, Secretary-General of MBRKA and CEO of MBRF, affirmed that by
hosting one of the Arab world’s most pioneering events, Dubai reinforces its status as a global centre for knowledge creation and
intellectual exchange, a destination that connects innovators and thinkers, and an incubator for solutions that empower societies to
shape a brighter future.

He emphasised that the Forum plays a strategic role in supporting Arab awards, advancing their operational frameworks and
enhancing their ability to keep pace with global developments. MBRF has played a pivotal role in this Forum through MBRKA, which
was launched in 2015 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to recognise achievements that contribute to serving humanity and advancing human
progress, Bin Huwaireb added.

His Excellency said: “We must move beyond traditional methods of coordination and embrace strategic partnerships that make Arab
awards a critical tool for building human capital, stimulating scientific research and advancing knowledge and literary production. Our
aim is to cultivate an Arab ecosystem capable of competing globally and restoring the region’s historic position as a pioneer in
philosophy, science and creativity.”

During his speech, His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail, Chairman of the Arab Awards Forum and Secretary-General of the King
Faisal Prize, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to MBRKA for hosting the event. “Hosting this event in Dubai reflects the city’s
leading position as a global destination for thought leadership and knowledge and indicates the pioneering role of MBRF in
supporting creative and innovative projects in the region. We look forward to continuing our efforts to enhance communication,
exchange expertise and foster Arab creativity, while advancing the presence and influence of Arab awards on the global intellectual
stage,” he said.

Dr. Alsebail said: “We have gathered here with ambitious visions and a shared determination to shape a brighter future for the Forum
by strengthening communication among awards, exchanging expertise and advancing standards that elevate the quality of
institutional work and broaden the impact of awards across various fields. The Executive Council of the Forum also takes pride in the
steady annual growth of its membership.”

The Forum commenced with a ceremony honouring government institutions that support Arab awards. They were presented with the
Arab Awards Forum Plaque bearing the signature of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Honorary President of the Forum, in
recognition of their role in serving creativity and promoting excellence. The honourees included the Presidency of the Islamic
Republic of Mauritania in recognition of its support for the Chinguetti Award; MBRF for hosting MBRKA; the Supreme Council for
Culture in Egypt for its adoption of pioneering awards such as the Nile Award for Arab Creators and the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for
the Arabic Novel; the Greater Amman Municipality for its sponsorship of the King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein Award for Creativity; and
the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre for its sponsorship of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, which has become one of the most
prominent Arab and international awards.

In addition, the Forum, in collaboration with the Arab Thought Foundation, launched its new project, the ‘Arab Awards Platform,’ a
comprehensive and reliable Arabic database that includes all Arab awards that meet membership criteria and provides detailed
information about each award. The platform enables the classification of awards based on multiple entry points, including the
awarding body, field, target category, and monetary value of the award. The platform also serves as a directory, providing direct links
to the official websites of these awards, to help researchers, nominees, and media, as well as to boost cooperation among the
awards, allowing them to document their experience and expertise.

The Forum’s first-day agenda also included a General Assembly meeting for members, which reviewed the Forum’s journey since its
inception and discussed prospects for cooperation and plans. In addition, specialised seminars were held with the participation of a
select group of thinkers and experts.

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