DUBAI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has launched a search across the Arab World for pillars of the community – and the winner could walk away with a Dh1m reward.
The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai on Monday announced a vacancy for “Arab Hope Makers”. Submissions begin to be accepted at 4pm on Tuesday.
He tweeted an invitation for upstanding individuals from across the Middle East with a track record for philanthropic deeds to nominate themselves or to be nominated to be an Arab Hope Maker.
The invitation, which was complemented by a countdown clock, was simply labelled: “Wanted to work with us.”
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To submit nominations, and find out more: Email arabhopemakers.com
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Among the requirements and experience were people who are “masters” of self-sacrifice and serving people, and those who have experience in volunteering and humanitarian work.
Other attributes being sought are people who are recognised in their community for good conduct and humane actions and people who are positive and believe in the capabilitis of young people in the Arab World.
The age limit for nominees is between five and 95.
*This article has been amended since its initial publication
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