‘Hope Makers in the Arab world to be honored by Sheikh Mohammed’

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is set to crown the ‘Hope Makers’ in the Arab world tomorrow. The crowning ceremony will take place on February 25 at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk, Dubai.

This event marks the fourth edition of ‘Hope Makers’, the largest initiative in the Arab world aimed at honoring individuals for their humanitarian efforts and community initiatives. Winners of the Hope Makers title were selected from over 58 thousand nominations and will be awarded a monetary prize of AED 1 million.

The ceremony is expected to be attended by an elite group of influential humanitarian and cultural figures in the Arab world, with the presentation being conducted by prominent personalities Nishan Derharutyunyan and Mahira Abdelaziz. The event will also feature performances by artists such as Hussein Al Jasmi, Ahlam, and Asala in a concert anticipated to draw over 12 thousand attendees.

Renowned artist Hammoud Al-Khader will be participating in the ceremony with a song that delivers a humanitarian message, encouraging people to engage in acts of kindness. The closing ceremony will feature Dr Khaled Ghattas, a writer and expert in human behavior, who will share insights on hope from a scientific perspective in his unique style.