The UAE announced the launch of the second edition of the Great Arab Minds initiative, billed as the ‘Arab Nobel Prize’.
The initiative honours exceptional Arab individuals whose remarkable achievements have helped drive progress and enrich knowledge both within the Arab world and globally.
It also aims to reignite the Arab world’s remarkable spirit of scientific enquiry and leadership in such quests throughout history.
The second edition of Great Arab Minds will honour six winners, and the programme offers a total prize pool of AED 6 million, awarding AED 1 million to the winner in each category. This edition is expected to receive thousands of nominations from the Arab region and beyond.
The awards’ six categories encompass medicine, engineering and technology, economics, natural sciences, architecture and design, and literature and arts.
Nominations for both individuals and institutions will close on 31 October 2024. Nominations can be submitted on greatarabminds.ae/nomination-process/
While celebrating pioneers, innovators, and creators whose exceptional achievements forge new paths for their nations, Arab communities, and the world, the initiative also highlights Arab minds who serve as role models for younger generations, showcasing their creative ideas that enhance the Arab world’s standing in knowledge, science, and culture on the global stage.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Committee overseeing the Great Arab Minds initiative, said the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, from the inception of this pioneering initiative, has been to establish an enduring project.
This initiative aims to inspire Arab intellectuals, spotlight role models, and honour talented individuals, thereby laying the foundation for a more influential Arab scientific movement in the future, he said.
“Great Arab Minds is a strategic project aimed at showcasing the capabilities and potential of Arabs and reviving their historical role in shaping the future of the world.
“It seeks to elevate the pillars of human knowledge through the values of partnership, cooperation, and future readiness. Our role today is to celebrate Arab minds contributing to the progress of civilization,” Al Gergawi said.
The judging panels include ministers, officials, experts, and specialists from the UAE, the Arab world, and across the world.
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