The Great Arab Minds Award Explained

Great Arab Minds Award
Awarded For:Arab Scholars
Presenter:Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai
Country:United Arab Emirates
Year:8th January 2023
Reward:A trophy and monetary award of 1 million AED for each of the six categories
Holder Label:Number of laureates
Holder:6 per year

The Great Arab Minds Initiative is an annual award launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates to honor Arab scholars.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The Great Arab Minds award is given in six categories: Natural Sciences, Medicine, Literature & Arts, Economics, Engineering and Technology, and Architecture and Design.[7]

History

In June 2014 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum published an article titled 'Reverse Brain Drain', highlighting the loss faced by the Arab nations due to the emigration of scholars.[8] Eight years later, in January 2022, he inaugurated the award in the hopes of reducing brain drain in the Arab world.[9] [10]

Main Objectives

The Award Value

One million Dirhams is awarded for each winner in each category to support research and projects.[12] [13] [14]

Nomination and Selection Process

Nominations

Nominations for the award are open throughout the year on the official website of the Great Arab Minds.[15]

Assessment Method and Evaluation Criteria

All nominations are reviewed and evaluated annually by specialized committees. Afterwards, all the information and documents mentioned for the nomination are verified. Then, a group of candidates is selected for each category based on specific criteria and standards. From among these groups, one winner is chosen for each category.

Award Recipients 2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muslim Council of Elders Commends 'Great Arab Minds' Initiative and Congratulates Dr. Hani Najm, the Winner of its Medicine Award . 2024-05-30 . www.muslim-elders.com.
  2. Web site: Tesorero . Angel . Dubai: 'Arab Nobel' for medicine conferred on US-based Saudi heart surgeon . 2024-05-30 . Khaleej Times . en.
  3. Web site: Great Arab Minds – glob.art . 2024-05-30 . en-GB.
  4. News: Considered the Arab equivalent of the prestigious Nobel Prize, the Great Arab Minds Award is undoubtedly the most illustrious award in the Arab world . Harper\'S Bazaar Arabia . 16 January 2024 . 30 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of 'Great Arab Minds' Awards . 2024-05-30 . sharjah24.ae.
  6. Web site: Desk . ME Web . 2023-11-27 . Dr. Hani Najm Receives First Great Arab Minds Award in Medicine . 2024-05-30 . MedEdge MEA . en-US.
  7. Web site: W Laredj Wins UAE's Great Arab Minds Award In Arts & Literature . utkarsh.com . 30 May 2024.
  8. Web site: الهجرة المعاكسة للعقول . 2024-05-30 . sheikhmohammed.ae . ar-AE.
  9. Web site: Great Arab Minds Award . 30 May 2024 . manhom.com.
  10. Web site: WAM . 2024-01-08 . Mohammed bin Rashid honours six winners of inaugural 'Great Arab Minds' Awards - UAE - Emirates247 . 2024-05-30 . www.emirates247.com . en.
  11. Web site: 2022-09-29 . Details of ‘Great Arab Minds’ initiative announced in Dubai . 2024-07-11 . Arab News . en.
  12. Web site: Amir . Salam Al . 2024-01-08 . Dh100 million allocated to foster innovation as Dubai celebrates Great Arab Minds winners . 2024-05-30 . The National . en.
  13. Web site: Mohammed Bin Rashid awards Dh1m each to Great Arab Minds winners in Dubai . gulfnews.com . 8 January 2024 . 30 May 2024.
  14. Web site: 2024-01-10 . From educating Palestinians to empowering women, how Great Arab Minds winners will spend Dh1 million prize money . 2024-05-30 . gulfnews.com . en.
  15. Web site: Nomination Process - Great Arab Minds Nobel Prize for Arabs . 2024-05-30 . Great Arab Minds . en.
  16. Web site: Saudi Dr. Hani Najm Wins Great Arab Minds Award in Medicine . 2024-07-11 . spa.gov.sa . en.
  17. Web site: Lebanese Professor Wins Great Arab Minds Award in Technology, Engineering . 2024-07-11 . aawsat.com.
  18. Web site: Lebanese scientist Niveen Khashab wins Great Arab Minds Award in Natural Science . 2024-07-11 . gulfnews.com . en.
  19. Web site: Egyptian-American economist Mohamed El-Erian named Great Arab Minds winner . 2024-07-11 . www.thenationalnews.com.
  20. Web site: Lebanon’s Lina Ghotmeh Announced as GAM Architecture & Design Award Winner . 2024-07-11 . english.aawsat.com . en.
  21. Web site: 2023-12-24 . Algerian Professor Waciny Laredj wins UAE-based Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts . 2024-07-11 . gulfnews.com . en.

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