Mohammed to crown winners of ‘Arab Hope Makers’ on Feb.15

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Arab Hope Makers, the largest humanitarian initiative of its kind in the Arab world, will host the closing ceremony of its sixth edition on Feb.15, at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.

The ceremony will celebrate the region’s most impactful Hope Makers, awarding the winner Dhs1 million in recognition of their exceptional humanitarian efforts.

Sheikh Mohammed said in a tweet on his X account, “Life has taught me that what is to come is more beautiful... because hope is strength and despair is disbelief.”

Sheikh Mohammed said, “Life has taught me that the spirit of optimism is contagious among individuals, in institutions, and even among nations, and that planting the seeds of hope is one of the greatest deeds, because these seeds will blossom into gardens of young men and women who believe in miracles, are optimistic about achievements, and are dedicated to serving societies.”

“We launched the ‘Arab Hope Makers’ initiative in its sixth edition in which more than 15,000 young men and women participated, contributing positively and optimistically to addressing the challenges their societies face. Our date to celebrate a distinguished group of them is on February 15 in Dubai, Inshallah,” Sheikh Mohammed added.

The latest edition of the Hope Makers initiative, organised under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has received 15,802 nominations, bringing the total number of hope makers joining the initiative since its launch in 2017 to over 335,000.

Sheikh Mohammed said, “Hope is the spirit of determination and the pulse of life. It is humanity’s eternal quest throughout time and everywhere.”

Sheikh Mohammed called upon the Arab world to join the journey of hope and positive change, urging them to contribute actively to the building of communities and embrace the value of giving in their lives.

“The Arab world is in profound need of hope-making and a renewed confidence in our ability to resume our place in civilisation, and shape a future worthy of our glorious history.”

Sheikh Mohammed concluded, “Every edition of Hope Makers brings us tens of thousands of inspiring stories of giving and generosity. We are proud of this drive to do good, and this spirited competition to create hope.”

Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary-General of MBRGI, said, “The Hope Makers initiative embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to establish giving and generosity as core values in the Arab world.

WAM