Sheikh Mansour honours recipients of the UAE Order for Culture and Creativity

Awards ceremony celebrates those who have enriched the nation's cultural landscape

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honoured the recipients of the UAE Order of Culture and Creativity. Wam

In the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has paid tribute to the recipients of the UAE Order of Culture and Creativity.

Sheikh Mansour made his comments at the government’s Annual Meeting 2024, which is taking place this week in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE Order for Culture and Creativity is organised by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate exceptional talents whose artistic and creative contributions have significantly enriched the UAE’s cultural landscape.

“The UAE deeply values the contributions of intellectuals and inspiring individuals who foster the role of culture and creativity in development,” Sheikh Mansour said.

“The UAE Order for Culture and Creativity is a well-deserved honour, recognising those whose exceptional work merits the highest accolades from us and our nation. Cultural and creative expression supports our journey of sustainable development toward a brighter future.”

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, also attended the ceremony.

Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, said the Order for Culture and Creativity strengthens the UAE's position as a global cultural hub and a model incubator for creativity, as well as underscoring the nation's support for intellectuals, creatives and the cultural and creative industries.

“The Ministry of Culture's launch of the Order motivates intellectuals, creatives and patrons of the arts to pursue excellence, inspire younger generations to engage with culture and creativity, and contribute to the sustainability of the UAE's cultural heritage,” said Sheikh Salem. “These contributions amplify the UAE's cultural message to the world.”

Winners were selected in various categories. The Custodian category winners were Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the President of the UAE and Chancellor of UAE University; Juma Al Majid, chairman of the Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage; Mohammed Al Murr, chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation; Huda Alkhamis, founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation; Abdelmonem bin Eisa Alserkal, founder of Alserkal Avenue, and Dr Aisha Bilkhair, research adviser at the National Archives.

Recipients of the Order in the Pioneer category were artists Abdulqader Alrais and Eid Al Rumaithi, singer Mehad Al Muhairi and actress Ruzaiqa Alotaiba.