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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.

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