His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, affirmed that the distinguished Arab geniuses in various fields have won the respect of the world thanks to the knowledge, research, creativity, innovations and inventions they have provided that have improved human life, and they are the pride of our societies and a role model for our generations. Rising and an asset for our region to resume, multiply and accelerate its positive, effective and influential contribution to all paths of human civilization.
This came as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored, on the “Museum of the Future” platform in Dubai, the six winners of the first round of the “Arab Geniuses” initiative awards, the largest of its kind in the Arab world to honor the outstanding Arab minds with exceptional and distinguished contributions to the paths of knowledge, science and technology. Design, culture and creativity.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Today we honored the Arab geniuses in medicine, engineering, literature, natural sciences, architecture, design and economics… at the Museum of the Future… the new cultural center of knowledge in the region… scientists, researchers and thinkers of whom we are proud and of whom the world is proud.” They left our region…the region that was the foundation of human civilization…and with the efforts of its loyal people, its civilizational path will resume, God willing.”
His Highness added: “Dr. Hani Najm won in the Medicine category, Professor Fadel Adeeb in the Engineering and Technology category, Dr. Muhammad Al-Erian in the Economics category, Professor Nevin Khashab in the Natural Sciences category, Architect Lina Al-Ghatma in the Architecture and Design category, and Professor Wasini Al-Araj in the Literature category.” And the arts.”
His Highness said: “Today we announced the launch of a permanent research and knowledge center within the Museum of the Future to permanently support the scientific and knowledge journey of Arab geniuses.”
As His Highness said: “The only path to civilization is science… and its scientific men… and its success is supported by governments… and guaranteed by harnessing resources for it. We are optimistic about the future whenever we see the love of generations for science and scientists.”
The event honoring Arab geniuses was witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister for Financial and Economic Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports Corporation, Supreme Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, and Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Member of the Council Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the “Geniuses of the Arabs” initiative, and a number of officials, experts and academics from various parts of the Arab world.
6 fathoms in 6 categories
The “Geniuses of the Arabs” event for the 2023 session honored six figures in six categories; They are Dr. Hani Negm in the Medicine category, Professor Fadel Adeeb in the Engineering and Technology category, Dr. Muhammad Al-Erian in the Economics category, Professor Nevin Khashab in the Natural Sciences category, architect Lina Al-Ghatma in the Architecture and Design category, and Professor Wasini Al-Araj in the Literature and Arts category.
Muhammad Al-Gergawi: “The Geniuses of the Arabs” gives distinguished Arab minds their right to honor
His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the “Geniuses of the Arabs” initiative, said that “The Geniuses of the Arabs”, the largest of its kind in the Arab world, and which has become the “Nobel of the Arabs”, continues with unlimited support from its founder and patron, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Searching for the most influential Arab competencies in the most important fields to highlight their creativity, celebrate their achievements, and highlight their qualitative participation in resuming the Arab contribution to global civilization.
His Excellency added that the “Geniuses of the Arabs” initiative gives Arab minds their right to honor, and introduces the Arab and international public to distinguished Arab achievements in the disciplines of medicine, natural sciences, engineering, technology, economics, architecture, design, arts and literature.
His Excellency stressed the pioneering role of the “Geniuses of the Arabs” as role models and role models for future generations aspiring to excellence. He also praised the pivotal role of everyone who contributed to submitting thousands of nominations for the award. From individuals and institutions, and the efforts of the award’s partners, its work teams, and the judging committees who worked together in the spirit of one team in accordance with standards of professionalism, professionalism, and transparency in all stages of screening and evaluation.
Medicine category
Dr. Hani Najm from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the title of “Arab Geniuses” initiative for the year 2023 in the medicine category, for his innovations in cardiac surgery for children and adults and congenital heart surgeries and treatments.
He performed more than 10,000 heart surgeries on children and adults, and contributed to the design and development of the first flexible heart valve that can grow inside a child’s chest in conjunction with his physical growth.
During 17 years, he developed the Children's Heart Center at King Abdulaziz Medical Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and spoke at more than 400 scientific, medical and research meetings.
He is president of the Saudi Cardiology Society and joined Cleveland Clinic in 2016 as head of the Institute for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. He is a member of many national and international professional organizations, including the Gulf Heart Association, the Board of Trustees of the American College of Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Dr. Hani Negm currently heads the Department of Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA. He is an associate professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Engineering and technology category
Professor Fadel Adeeb from Lebanon won the title of “Geniuses of the Arabs” initiative for the year 2023 in the engineering and technology category, for his distinguished achievements in expanding the boundaries of scientific knowledge, as a pioneer in the field of wireless technology, where his work had far-reaching effects in various industries and applications.
His doctoral thesis on “Seeing Through Walls” was selected as one of MIT's 50 most transformative contributions to computer science over the past 50 years.
Professor Fadel developed sensing techniques beyond walls, by monitoring pulses and moving objects and taking advantage of tracking radio waves and their echoes to monitor movements, in addition to marine monitoring devices that operate without batteries and gain energy from waves when operating in the depths of the oceans. These are advanced technologies that can be used in search and rescue operations.
Professor Fadel's research has expanded progress into areas vital to the future of development, such as healthcare monitoring, human gesture recognition, and collecting sensitive environmental data to monitor indicators of climate change.
Economics category
In the economics category, Dr. Mohamed El-Erian from Egypt won the “Geniuses of the Arabs” award due to his valuable contributions, studies and consultations in the field of economics and his global orientations. Today, Dr. Muhammad Al-Erian is one of the most prominent economic advisors in the world. His economic theories and strategic visions are an important component of many local and international development policies.
Dr. Mohamed El-Erian worked at the International Monetary Fund. He was president of the World Development Council. He is the CEO of the Harvard Educational Endowment. He also worked as CEO of a number of major global institutions that manage assets worth more than $1.1 trillion in total.
Dr. Al-Erian was chosen four times in a row on the list of the 100 most influential people, due to his role in contributing to shaping the features of the global economy and expanding the horizons of socio-economic development progress in many vital future sectors. It is a reference for a large number of financial institutions, international newspapers, and prestigious economic bulletins.
Natural sciences category
Professor Nevin Muhammad Ali Khashab from Lebanon won the title of “Geniuses of the Arabs” in the Natural Sciences category in recognition of her achievements in the disciplines of chemistry, bioengineering, and biological sciences, and her scientific research on the applications of smart, programmable, engineered nanomaterials, and their uses for medical, pharmaceutical, industrial, and environmental purposes.
The professor studies carbon nanotubes and tests their applications in smart membranes. She is studying the role of nano capsules and devices in benefiting from medicines, gene therapies, medical diagnosis, and in industries, due to their hardness, durability, and superior thermal resistance. She has contributed to the design of smart materials used in biomedical systems and is based on the manufacture of molecular assemblies at the nanoscale.
Its innovations, such as light-activated drug capsules, are being used at the medical level, in the areas of sensing, packaging, drug delivery, therapeutics and surgery, at the industrial level, as in nanocomposites and others, in addition to the environmental level, as in sustainable agriculture solutions and platforms.
Architecture and design category
Professor Lina Al-Ghatma from Lebanon won the title of “Geniuses of the Arabs” award, in the architecture and design category, in honor of her unique architectural designs and plans that set new standards for integrative architecture, which blends the built environment and sustainable nature.
Professor Lina Al-Ghatmeh developed the designs of many urban landmarks, such as the Stone Garden Tower in Beirut, Lebanon, her birthplace, the National Stadium in Japan, the Science Center in Naples, the “Wonderlab” exhibition in Beijing, the Estonian Museum, and others.
She also participated with distinguished works in prestigious international events, such as Expo Milano 2015, and the 17th Architecture Biennale Exhibition in Venice, Italy. She lectured at the Specialized School of Architects and the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University, and gave many lectures at the Royal College of Arts, the Royal Academy of Arts, and the School of Design. Bartlett, the Museum of Architecture and Heritage of France, Yale University, and the University of Toronto in Canada.
Its approach focuses on interacting with the natural and built environment, reinventing local techniques, and using locally made materials, appropriate to the environment and conditions surrounding the architecture, for a sustainable architectural approach.
Arts and Literature category
The writer, writer, researcher and academic, Professor Wasini Al-Araj from Algeria, was awarded the “Geniuses of the Arabs” award in the category of Literature and Arts for what he achieved over decades of creativity and excellence in the Arabic novel and academic and intellectual research that presented pressing human issues in the Arab world and globally.
Professor Wasini Al-Araj published dozens of novels, short story collections, and critical and academic studies that were translated into many international languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Danish, Spanish, and others.
Professor Al-Araj participated in establishing and managing the Terminology Laboratory in Paris, which supervises many narrative and translational research at both the University of Algiers and the Sorbonne University. The professor provided support and academic advice to many university research teams in important academic research on the Arabic novel, narrative forms, aesthetic paths, and literary practices.
Professor and novelist Wassini Al-Araj has been a chair professor at the University of Algiers since 1985, and a professor at the French University of Sorbonne since 1994. He heads the Department of the Arabic Track in the Department of Applied Languages of the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Civilizations of Foreign Societies at the Sorbonne University.
Arab geniuses
The Arab Geniuses Award, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and has become the “Nobel of the Arabs,” celebrates the creativity of distinguished Arab minds, their achievements, and their positive and influential role.
The award translates support for innovation, creativity, and scientific, cognitive, cultural, and intellectual progress in the Arab world into tangible support that celebrates this exceptional group that has a positive impact on its surroundings and the world. The initiative aims to honor distinguished people in the Arab world, highlight their supportive roles in resuming the Arab region’s contribution to human civilization, provide tangible support in its various forms to Arab innovators, and expand the impact of their achievements locally, Arably and globally.
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