UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has recommended the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and his efforts in selling human values impressed by the rules of Islam.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s remarks got here as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was named the first-ever recipient of the Emirates Worldwide Holy Quran Award – Persona of the Yr for 2025, in recognition of his excellent contributions to the Holy Quran and its reciters each domestically and globally.
His Highness the President introduced His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with a particular version of the Mushaf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, together with a framed {photograph} of the 2 leaders with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and a signed letter expressing his appreciation for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s devoted service to the Holy Quran, his efforts in honouring its reciters, publishing copies of the Quran, supporting Quranic competitions, and selling the Arabic language in society.
Throughout their assembly at Sheikh Zayed’s farm in Al Khawaneej, Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s position in driving the nation’s progress and supporting the event of its folks. He described his contributions as a defining function of the UAE’s journey and famous that his humanitarian and cultural initiatives function an inspiration for human development and prosperity.
Amongst these current on the assembly have been His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qawain; and His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; Crown Princes; Deputy Rulers; in addition to a number of Sheikhs, ministers and senior officers.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has made excellent contributions to the service of the Holy Quran, most notably by means of the Dubai Worldwide Quran Award, which encompasses a number of key initiatives, together with:
• Islamic Persona of the Yr Award
• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mushaf
• Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Quranic Manuscripts
• Worldwide Quran Competitors
• Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Worldwide Quran Competitors for Ladies
• Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Quran Competitors
• Most Lovely Recitation Competitors
• Nationwide Quran Memorisation Competitors
• Quran Memorisation Programme for Inmates in Correctional Amenities in Dubai
• Quranic lectures, seminars, and analysis research; and
• Qira’at (Recitations) educating programmes
Moreover, he established the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Printing the Holy Quran and has performed a number one position within the growth of Quranic establishments and academies.
The inaugural version of the Emirates Worldwide Holy Quran Award was launched by the Basic Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat in Abu Dhabi below the patronage of His Highness the UAE President, reflecting his dedication to supporting the Quran at each native and worldwide ranges. The award additionally reinforces the UAE’s dedication to nurturing nationwide abilities, supporting those that memorise and recite the Quran, and recognising excellent world figures within the subject.
In its inaugural version, the award includes three important sections:
1. Worldwide First Place Quran Award – This part entails preliminary and last rounds primarily based on rigorous standards, with 10 female and male contestants receiving recognition this yr for reaching prime positions in worldwide competitions.
2. Nationwide First Place Quran Award – This part highlights nationwide abilities throughout all emirates. In its 2024 cycle, it included eight subcategories, with 86 individuals rising as winners nationwide.
3. First Worldwide Quran Award and Honouring of a World Quranic Persona – This part honours a distinguished Quranic determine or an impressive Quranic establishment.
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