In an exciting event marking the recognition of outstanding contributions to the Arab world, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will honor the winners of the “Nobles of the Arabs 2025” award tomorrow, January 15, 2026, at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai. This annual ceremony not only celebrates individual achievement but also aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders in various fields.
Alongside the honorees and their families, the ceremony will see the participation of academics, diplomats, officials, scientists, and specialists from diverse sectors. Members of the Supreme Committee of the “Nobles of the Arabs” initiative, the nomination follow-up committee, and specialized committees for each award category will also be present, alongside extensive media coverage from local, Arab, regional, and international outlets.
The ceremony will recognize six distinguished individuals who have demonstrated exceptional merit in their respective fields: Professor Majid Shurqi in Natural Sciences, Professor Abbas Al-Jamal in Engineering and Technology, Dr. Nabil Saidah in Medicine, Professor Badi Hani in Economics, Dr. Suad Al-Amri in Architecture and Design, and Professor Charbel Dagher in Literature and Arts for the year 2025.
The “Nobles of the Arabs” awards, often referred to as the “Nobel of the Arabs,” serve not only as a recognition of individual brilliance but also as an encouragement for further creativity and contribution across critical areas that advance civilization and humanity. They provide young Arabs with role models and distinguished examples to inspire them in medicine, natural sciences, economics, engineering, technology, architecture, design, literature, and the arts, fostering a renewed contribution from the Arab region to global development and progress.
The Museum of the Future, which hosts the “Nobles of the Arabs” awards for the third consecutive year, is the official venue for this initiative. It features a permanent research and knowledge center dedicated to supporting the trajectory of Arab luminaries and expanding the reach and impact of their innovative and scientific contributions.
The “Nobles of the Arabs” initiative reflects Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision of honoring pioneers, innovators, and ambitious individuals who open new horizons for Arab and global societies in vital fields.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and head of the Supreme Committee for the “Nobles of the Arabs” initiative, emphasized that honoring the Nobles is a recognition of the Arab intellectual, scientific, and creative achievements that contribute to the advancement of human communities and elevate the course of human civilization.
He stated that the “Nobles of the Arabs” project, launched by Sheikh Mohammed, is a comprehensive strategic initiative that highlights the remarkable achievements of distinguished Arab minds while encouraging governments, sectors, and institutions to invest in their research, studies, innovations, and intellectual outputs.
He added that, guided by Sheikh Mohammed’s vision, the “Nobles of the Arabs” initiative continues for its third consecutive year to illuminate the remarkable journeys of Arab figures who have emerged globally in their fields, serving as sources of inspiration for millions of aspiring Arab youth eager to implement their innovative and promising ideas and assume their rightful roles in leadership and growth.
This event is notably significant, as it represents the premier Arab award on a global scale, recognized as the “Nobel of the Arabs,” celebrating and honoring the exceptional capabilities and potentials of the Arab intellect while showcasing its achievements and contributions to the world.