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10/9/25, 10:45 AM Latifa Bint Mohammed Attends Opening Of 5th Arab Awards Forum | Pakistan Point
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.

He said that 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, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to recognise achievements that contribute to
serving humanity and advancing human progress.

Bin Huwaireb 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, Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail, Chairman of the Arab Awards Forum and Secretary-
General of the King Faisal prize, said, “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.”

Dr. Alsebail added, “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,

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