UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his efforts in promoting human values inspired by the principles of Islam.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s remarks came as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was named the first-ever recipient of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award – Personality of the Year for 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Holy Quran and its reciters both locally and globally.
The President presented Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with a special edition of the Mushaf of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with a framed photograph of the two leaders with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and a signed letter expressing his appreciation for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s dedicated service to the Holy Quran, his efforts in honouring its reciters, publishing copies of the Quran, supporting Quranic competitions, and promoting the Arabic language in society.
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Driving progress
During their meeting at Sheikh Zayed’s farm in Al Khawaneej, Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s role in driving the nation’s progress and supporting the development of its people. He described his contributions as a defining feature of the UAE’s journey and noted that his humanitarian and cultural initiatives serve as an inspiration for human advancement and prosperity.
Among those present at the meeting were His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad 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, as well as several Sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.
