Arab men and women who have made their mark in the fields of science and technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and humanitarian work were recognised in a special ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
The Takreem Foundation awards, which were being held for the 12th time, honoured 12 bright Arab minds from around the world in a glittering ceremony at the Cultural Foundation auditorium in Abu Dhabi.
A non-profit organisation in Lebanon, Assameh — Birth and Beyond, which specialises in the rehabilitation and running of children's wards in government hospitals, and the Palestine-based Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children won awards in the category of humanitarian and civic services.
Palestinian Samer Said Khoury, president of engineering and construction of the Consolidated Contractors Company was recognised for his corporate leadership.
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, managing director of the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi, won a Takreem award. She won in the environmental development and sustainability category.
Hala Zreiqat, a professor from Jordan won the scientific and technological achievements award, while businessman Ahmed AlZaini of Saudi Arabia was selected for the young enterpreuner honour.
Ghada Feghali, an education figure from Lebanon, Dr Nasser Shamma from Iraq, an oud virtuoso, and Prof Manahel Thabet of Saudi Arabia, an economist, were other award winners.
Leonardo Education Organisation, based in the US, won the international contribution to Arab society category.
The winners were selected by a board of jury comprising eminent Arab personalities.
The award night was followed by a gala dinner.
Shining the spotlight on talent
Takreem was established in 2009 with the aim of honouring Arab accomplishments and bringing Arab achievers to the forefront of the global stage.
Since its inception, the foundation has honoured and recognised laureates from almost every Arab country.
It built bridges between North Africa, the Middle East, the Gulf and Arab diaspora, creating a community of like-minded people and acting as a gateway for the region’s cultural, educational, scientific, environmental, humanitarian, social and economic excellence.
In the past, Takreem awards ceremonies were held in cities like Beirut, Doha, Manama, Paris, Marakesh, Dubai Cairo, Amman, and Kuwait before it went online in 2020. Beirut hosted the 11th edition of Takreem in 2021 despite the political and economic upheaval in Lebanon.
“This year, the foundation looks forward to working closely with new partners to set a new standard in how the Arab world celebrates its success stories, connects its trailblazers, gives back to its community and strives to support and its hope for a brighter future,” said the organisers in a press release.
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Treaty of Friendship between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates
The United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates; Considering that the United Arab Emirates has assumed full responsibility as a sovereign and independent State; Determined that the long-standing and traditional relations of close friendship and cooperation between their peoples shall continue; Desiring to give expression to this intention in the form of a Treaty Friendship; Have agreed as follows:
ARTICLE 1 The relations between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates shall be governed by a spirit of close friendship. In recognition of this, the Contracting Parties, conscious of their common interest in the peace and stability of the region, shall: (a) consult together on matters of mutual concern in time of need; (b) settle all their disputes by peaceful means in conformity with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.
ARTICLE 2 The Contracting Parties shall encourage education, scientific and cultural cooperation between the two States in accordance with arrangements to be agreed. Such arrangements shall cover among other things: (a) the promotion of mutual understanding of their respective cultures, civilisations and languages, the promotion of contacts among professional bodies, universities and cultural institutions; (c) the encouragement of technical, scientific and cultural exchanges.
ARTICLE 3 The Contracting Parties shall maintain the close relationship already existing between them in the field of trade and commerce. Representatives of the Contracting Parties shall meet from time to time to consider means by which such relations can be further developed and strengthened, including the possibility of concluding treaties or agreements on matters of mutual concern.
ARTICLE 4 This Treaty shall enter into force on today’s date and shall remain in force for a period of ten years. Unless twelve months before the expiry of the said period of ten years either Contracting Party shall have given notice to the other of its intention to terminate the Treaty, this Treaty shall remain in force thereafter until the expiry of twelve months from the date on which notice of such intention is given.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have signed this Treaty.
DONE in duplicate at Dubai the second day of December 1971AD, corresponding to the fifteenth day of Shawwal 1391H, in the English and Arabic languages, both texts being equally authoritative.
Signed
Geoffrey Arthur Sheikh Zayed
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