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Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award
8 Mar 2025 22:21 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has honoured the winners of the inaugural Emirates International Holy Quran Award, organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat (AWQAF).The ceremony, held on Saturday at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, along with prominent scholars hosted by His Highness the President during the holy month of ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State; His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Court; His Excellency Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa; Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Her Excellency Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairman of the Federal Agency of Early Education, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport; His Excellency Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement; and His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; along with a number of senior event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Ghaniya Ali Al-Azizi, followed by a short film about the award. The film highlighted the UAE's and its leadership's efforts in serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorisation through various initiatives, including the establishment of local and international Quranic centres, a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also highlighted the award's categories, objectives, and AWQAF's role in organising the Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat and Chairman of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award, delivered a speech expressing his deepest gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for his patronage of the Excellency emphasised that the award is a valuable addition to His Highness's initiatives aimed at further enhancing the spread of the Holy Quran, upholding its teachings, and honouring its memorisers within the UAE and beyond. His Excellency praised His Highness's continuous support for AWQAF, enabling it to achieve its goals with professionalism, innovation, and Excellency further highlighted that this distinguished initiative, made possible through the generous support of the UAE's leadership, serves as an inspiration to uphold the values and noble teachings of the Holy Quran, instilling them in future generations. His Excellency prayed for His Highness and the UAE's leadership, wishing them continued success and Excellency also extended his sincere appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for attending the event and honouring the winners. Congratulating the award recipients and their families, His Excellency encouraged them to continue their noble pursuit, embody the values of the Holy Quran in their lives, and serve as role models in their communities, commending the partners and supporting entities that contributed to the success of this competition. The award ceremony honoured a distinguished group of winners who secured first place in Quranic competitions and awards held globally in 2024, representing 10 the International Category, winners included Sheikha Alia bint Saeed Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum and Rashid Ali Khalfan Binkhalaf AlNaqbi from the United Arab Emirates; Lith Isehaq Al Kendi from the Sultanate of Oman; Mohammed Adnan AlOmari and Mohammed Sameer Magahed from the Kingdom of Bahrain; Mahmoud Ali Attiya Habib from the Arab Republic of Egypt; Ilias laMhayaoui from the Kingdom of Morocco; Ekaha Ould Beitate from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mohammed Sami Mitwali from Palestine; and Fatima Lawn Abubakar from the Federal Republic of the local category, the first-place winners were Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohamed Ali Alkabouri AlNaqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Ba Nabila, and Aisha Ali Mohamed Alechla Al Ali from the United Arab Emirates; Abdul Wadud Sorif Hussain from Bangladesh; Mansour Mohamed Mansour Elatrawy and Aesha Elsebaey Mohamed Mohamed Elbasyouni from Egypt; Ansam Ahmad Sweedan from Syria; and Zeinabou kbar from Mauritania. The award also honoured Mona Abdulqader Salem AlGhassani, Former Director of Religious Centers and Institutes Administration, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in recognition of her 20 years of service in promoting the Holy Quran. Additionally, the Emirates Red Crescent was honoured as a supporting entity of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the event and preserve it in the award's archives for future generations. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Sharjah 24
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Khaled bin Mohamed honours winners of EIHQA
The ceremony, held today at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, along with prominent scholars hosted by His Highness the President during the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Court; Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa; Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairman of the Federal Agency of Early Education, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi; Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport; Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement; and Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; along with a number of senior officials. The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Ghaniya Ali Al-Azizi, followed by a short film about the award. The film highlighted the UAE's and its leadership's efforts in serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorisation through various initiatives, including the establishment of local and international Quranic centres, a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also highlighted the award's categories, objectives, and AWQAF's role in organising the event. Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat and Chairman of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award, delivered a speech expressing his deepest gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his patronage of the award. He emphasised that the award is a valuable addition to His Highness's initiatives aimed at further enhancing the spread of the Holy Quran, upholding its teachings, and honouring its memorisers within the UAE and beyond. He praised His Highness's continuous support for AWQAF, enabling it to achieve its goals with professionalism, innovation, and excellence. Al Darei further highlighted that this distinguished initiative, made possible through the generous support of the UAE's leadership, serves as an inspiration to uphold the values and noble teachings of the Holy Quran, instilling them in future generations. He prayed for His Highness and the UAE's leadership, wishing them continued success and prosperity. Al Darei also extended his sincere appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for attending the event and honouring the winners. Congratulating the award recipients and their families, he encouraged them to continue their noble pursuit, embody the values of the Holy Quran in their lives, and serve as role models in their communities, commending the partners and supporting entities that contributed to the success of this competition. The award ceremony honoured a distinguished group of winners who secured first place in Quranic competitions and awards held globally in 2024, representing 10 countries. In the International Category, winners included Sheikha Alia bint Saeed Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum and Rashid Ali Khalfan Binkhalaf AlNaqbi from the United Arab Emirates; Lith Isehaq Al Kendi from the Sultanate of Oman; Mohammed Adnan AlOmari and Mohammed Sameer Magahed from the Kingdom of Bahrain; Mahmoud Ali Attiya Habib from the Arab Republic of Egypt; Ilias laMhayaoui from the Kingdom of Morocco; Ekaha Ould Beitate from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mohammed Sami Mitwali from Palestine; and Fatima Lawn Abubakar from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the local category, the first-place winners were Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohamed Ali Alkabouri AlNaqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Ba Nabila, and Aisha Ali Mohamed Alechla Al Ali from the United Arab Emirates; Abdul Wadud Sorif Hussain from Bangladesh; Mansour Mohamed Mansour Elatrawy and Aesha Elsebaey Mohamed Mohamed Elbasyouni from Egypt; Ansam Ahmad Sweedan from Syria; and Zeinabou kbar from Mauritania. The award also honoured Mona Abdulqader Salem AlGhassani, Former Director of Religious Centers and Institutes Administration, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in recognition of her 20 years of service in promoting the Holy Quran. Additionally, the Emirates Red Crescent was honoured as a supporting entity of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the event and preserve it in the award's archives for future generations.
Khaleej Times
08-03-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince honours Emirates International Holy Quran Award winners
UAE's Sheikha Alia bint Saeed Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum and Rashid Ali Khalfan Binkhalaf Al Naqbi were among the winners in the International Category of the inaugural Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The ceremony, held on Saturday at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, also saw UAE's Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohamed Ali Alkabouri AlNaqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Ba Nabila, and Aisha Ali Mohamed Alechla Al Ali win in the local category. The award ceremony honoured a distinguished group of winners who secured first place in Quranic competitions and awards held globally in 2024, representing 10 countries. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, honoured the winners. Other winners in the International Category were Lith Isehaq Al Kendi from. Oman, Mohammed Adnan AlOmari and Mohammed Sameer Magahed from Bahrain, Mahmoud Ali Attiya Habib from Egypt, Ilias laMhayaoui from Morocco, Ekaha Ould Beitate from Mauritania, Mohammed Sami Mitwali from Palestine and Fatima Lawn Abubakar from Nigeria. Other winners in the local category were Abdul Wadud Sorif Hussain from Bangladesh, Mansour Mohamed Mansour Elatrawy and Aesha Elsebaey Mohamed Mohamed Elbasyouni from Egypt, Ansam Ahmad Sweedan from Syria and Zeinabou kbar from Mauritania. Watch the video below: The award also honoured Mona Abdulqader Salem AlGhassani, Former Director of Religious Centres and Institutes Administration, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in recognition of her 20 years of service in promoting the Holy Quran. Additionally, the Emirates Red Crescent was honoured as a supporting entity of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The Award was organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowment & Zakat (AWQAF). The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Ghaniya Ali Al-Azizi, followed by a short film about the award. The film highlighted the UAE's and its leadership's efforts in serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorisation through various initiatives, including the establishment of local and international Quranic centres, a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Filipino Times
08-03-2025
- General
- Filipino Times
Dubai Ruler recognized by UAE President for promoting human values, advancing nation
The UAE President and Abu Dhabi Ruler, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, commended the UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler and Prime Minister, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for promoting human values inspired by Islamic principles and advancing the nation. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has made history as the first-ever recipient of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award – Personality of the Year 2025, recognizing his contributions to the Holy Quran and its reciters both in the UAE and worldwide. His Highness the President presented H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with a special edition of his Mushaf, a written copy of the Holy Quran. Additionally, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received a framed photograph of them together with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, along with a signed letter of appreciation. The letter honors his unwavering commitment to the Holy Quran, including publishing its copies, supporting its reciters, promoting Quranic competitions, and preserving the Arabic language. Moreover, His Highness the President praised the Dubai Ruler's role in advancing the nation's progress and supporting the development of its people. He also highlighted his contributions to the UAE and his humanitarian and cultural initiatives. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's contributions to the Holy Quran included several key initiatives, such as: Dubai International Quran Award • Dubai International Quran Award • Islamic Personality of the Year Award • Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mushaf • Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Quranic Manuscripts • International Quran Competition • Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Quran Competition for Women • Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Quran Competition • Most Beautiful Recitation Competition • National Quran Memorisation Competition • Quran Memorisation Programme for Inmates in Correctional Facilities in Dubai • Quranic lectures, seminars, and research studies; and • Qira'at (Recitations) teaching programmes His Highness also established the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Printing the Holy Quran and played a significant role in developing Quranic institutions and academies.
Dubai Eye
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE President commends H.H. Sheikh Mohammed for promoting Quran
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and the Ruler of Dubai, and his efforts in promoting human values inspired by the principles of Islam. The UAE President presented Sheikh Mohammed with a framed photograph of the two leaders and a signed letter expressing his appreciation for his dedicated service to the Holy Quran, his efforts in honouring its reciters, publishing copies of the Quran, and supporting Quranic competitions. The UAE President's remarks came as Sheikh Mohammed was named the first-ever recipient of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award – Personality of the Year for 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Holy Quran and its reciters both locally and globally. The UAE President described his contributions as a defining feature of the UAE's journey and noted that his humanitarian and cultural initiatives serve as an inspiration for human advancement. Sheikh Mohammed headed several initiatives, including Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Quranic Manuscripts, International Quran Competition, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Quran Competition for Women, and others. He also established the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Printing the Holy Quran and has played a leading role in the development of Quranic institutions and academies. The efforts of my brother Mohammed bin Rashid to encourage the study of the Holy Quran and honour its eternal teachings are a source of inspiration as we recall the legacy of our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, in promoting the Islamic values of harmony, inclusion, and… — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 4, 2025
