H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours 'Great Arab Minds'

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday honoured the six winners of the inaugural edition of the 'Great Arab Minds' Awards.

The award ceremony was held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. 

The winners include Saudi cardiac surgeon Dr Hani Najm (Medicine); Lebanese engineer and academic Prof. Fadel Adib (Engineering and Technology); Egyptian-American economist Dr. Mohamed El-Erian (Economics); Lebanese scientist and academic Prof. Niveen Khashab (Natural Sciences); Lebanese architect and academic Prof. Lina Ghotmeh (Architecture and Design); and Algerian writer and academic Prof. Waciny Laredj (Literature and Arts).

Congratulating the winners, Sheikh Mohammed said that the brightest Arab minds have earned the respect of the world through their contributions in terms of advancing knowledge, research, creativity, and innovation, all of which, along with their numerous inventions, have enriched human life.

He also announced the launch of a permanent research centre within the Museum of the Future to support the scientific journey undertaken by great Arab minds.

The 'Great Arab Minds' initiative's mission is to showcase exceptional talents among Arab scientists, thinkers, and innovators across key fields with the ultimate aim of supporting and acknowledging them, amplifying their impact and inspiring future generations.

The initiative also features the ‘Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Great Arab Minds’, which will be awarded to six winners in distinct categories each year.

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