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2/28/24, 9:52 AM Watani Al Emarat Foundation opens nominations for Watani Al Emarat Humanitarian Work Award
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and aligns with
the Zayed Humanitarian Workday, observed during the holy month of Ramadan.

Nominations will be accepted until March 8, 2024.

Watani Al Emarat Humanitarian Work Award is a significant initiative of Watani Al Emarat
Foundation, dedicated to realising the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al

Nahyan. The award focuses on instilling national values in the youth of the UAE,

encouraging them to emerge as role models in charitable and humanitarian efforts.
Recipients of the award are felicitated for their exceptional contributions to fortifying

humanitarian initiatives and advancing meaningful community involvement. It recognises
various fingerprints through categories such as the ‘Golden Fingerprint,’ ‘Exceptional

Fingerprint,’ ‘Fingerprint of Tolerance,’ ‘Fingerprint of Creativity,’ ‘Imprint of Homeland,’ ‘A
Fingerprint of Culture,’ ‘Imprint of Hope,’ ‘Fingerprint of Science,’ ‘Fingerprint of Society,’

and ‘Sports Imprint’ (unlimited capabilities). Nominations are accepted at individual,

collective or institutional levels, provided they align with the specified nomination criteria.

His Excellency Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat

Foundation, said: “Watani Al Emarat Humanitarian Work is in line with the vision of our

wise leadership to support and cultivate humanitarian efforts while embracing national
values promoted by our Foundation across diverse sectors. Since its launch in 2012, the

award has been guided by the thoughtful view, wisdom, and vision of the late Sheikh
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His commitment to instilling the values of humanitarian work

as a fundamental aspect of life serves as a cornerstone for the award. It further draws
inspiration from Sheikh Zayed’s philanthropic legacy, which seeks to provide aid to the

underprivileged and offer assistance to the less fortunate globally.”

Tamima Al Nisr, Director of Events and Exhibitions Department at Watani Al Emarat
Foundation, said: “We are exceptionally proud of this award that celebrates and serves as

inspiration for the meaningful humanitarian efforts undertaken by community members.

We anticipate the submission of nominations from all interested and qualified applicants
who aspire to be part of this prestigious award. The deadline for submissions is March 8,

2024, providing ample time for our esteemed panel of experts, academics, and influential

figures within society to review and acknowledge the exceptional work and
accomplishments. The evaluation process encompasses two critical components: a

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