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Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of Dh 6M Great Arab Minds Award

16-01-2025

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday honoured six distinguished winners of the Great Arab Minds initiative with a prize pool of Dh6million at a prestigious ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.

Heralded as the ‘Arab Nobel Prize’ for its singular efforts to recognise Arabs who have made extraordinary contributions to humanity, the initiative honours six winners who have achieved extraordinary milestones across a wide range of disciplines with Dh1million each.

The winners

The winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024, who were honoured in the second edition of the initiative, include Prof Oussama Khatib, who is recognised for his contributions to Engineering and Technology; Artist Dia Al-Azzawi for his impact on Literature and Arts; Professor Omar Yaghi for his groundbreaking work in Natural Sciences; Professor Yasmine Belkaid for her advancements in Medicine; Engineer Sahel Al-Hiyari for his innovative achievements in Architecture and Design, and Professor Yacine Aït-Sahalia for his influential contributions to the field of Economics.

The award underscores their groundbreaking scientific, cultural, and creative achievements, which have not only advanced humanity but also served as beacons of inspiration for millions of aspiring talents, youth, and professionals.

Source : MSN

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