Hamdan bin Mohammed launches the “Dubai Legacy” Award

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, confirmed that the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, contributed to establishing a unique approach for Dubai in preserving the cultural and social heritage, as it is an essential element in formulating its comprehensive development vision.

His Highness pointed out that Dubai draws inspiration from its ancient history and its cultural and social heritage, the pillars of progress and excellence, and is building its future with an ambitious vision that is inseparable from its past. His Highness pointed out that societies that know their past and understand its details are the most capable of shaping the features of their future with awareness and confidence, because they are based on solid roots and inherited values ​​that give them strength and balance in the process of progress.

This came on the occasion of the launch yesterday by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of the “Dubai Legacy” Award, one of the largest specialized awards in the field of cultural, heritage and social documentation, and comes within the framework of achieving the goals of the “Dubai Legacy” initiative, which His Highness announced last February, with the aim of documenting the features of Dubai’s development and monitoring its cultural and social transformations, so that the award constitutes a practical extension of the initiative and an interactive platform that stimulates community participation, and translates Dubai’s vision of preserving living memory and preserving the national identity for generations. Coming.

His Highness said: “Today we launched the Dubai Heritage Award… which is one of the largest awards in the world in the field of cultural and social documentation, in honor of everyone who documents… who creates… and who contributes to preserving Dubai’s heritage, which constitutes a mirror of our identity and the memory of our generations, and a national asset of which we are proud. Our goal is to honor everyone who preserved Dubai’s legacy and enriched its identity… and to celebrate everyone who embodied its values… preserved its details and linked its past to its present and future… so that its legacy remains a witness to the story of Dubai, which inspires the world with its vision and uniqueness.”

His Highness stressed that preserving Dubai’s societal memory and documenting its cultural and historical heritage is a shared responsibility that requires concerted efforts between individuals, institutions, and society as a whole.

He added: “We invite everyone who lived in Dubai, and this city formed a part of their memory, to share with us their experiences and stories, and the moments that remain in memory that shaped the features of Dubai… because whoever tells his story, tells the story of a homeland.”

The “Dubai Legacy Award” aims to expand the scope of the local community’s participation in the Dubai Legacy Initiative, and to motivate citizens, residents, and government and private institutions to share their experiences and stories that reflect the features of social and cultural life in Dubai, as more than five million dirhams have been allocated to honor the best distinguished entries.

The award includes two main categories in addition to the grand prize: the community category, and the government and private agencies category, and in total includes seven sub-awards covering various areas of documentation and community participation.

The grand prize of “one million dirhams” is awarded to the best entry ever among all categories, in addition to prizes worth half a million dirhams given to the winners in each sub-category.

The award, within the community category, includes honoring the best creatively documented participation, the best recording of a family legacy, the best participation on social media sites, the best documenter of oral heritage, and the best participation by a resident of Dubai. The award also includes the best participation submitted by the private sector, in addition to special appreciation given to government agencies that distinguished themselves by their initiatives in supporting the Dubai Legacy Initiative.

The Dubai Legacy Award opens its doors to all segments of society, and welcomes the participation of citizens and residents alike. Preference will be given to entries that reflect the cultural and social dimension of the local community, and embody the Emirati identity in a creative, documented manner that combines craftsmanship and influential narration.

The award activities conclude with an official ceremony held during the first quarter of next year, during which the winners who presented distinguished works that contributed to enriching the historical and cultural content of the Emirate of Dubai are honored. All contributions, including stories and experiences, will be preserved in an interactive digital archive, allowing them to be easily accessed by researchers, interested parties, and the public in the future, which will contribute to enhancing their benefit and ensuring the sustainability of this valuable legacy. This trend embodies Dubai’s future vision of preserving its history and consolidating its human, social and cultural identity for future generations.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the “Dubai Legacy” initiative last February, with the aim of documenting the features of the emirate’s development and monitoring the societal and cultural transformations it has witnessed over the decades. Since its launch, the initiative has received broad interaction from various segments of society, attracting thousands of entries that reflect the richness of the human experience in Dubai.

The initiative is one of the strategic pillars of the emirate’s efforts to preserve collective memory and enhance community participation in documenting local history.

Entries must be submitted through the Dubai Legacy Initiative website (or through the smart application available on the Apple Store and Google Play stores) until January 15th.

Hamdan bin Mohammed:

. With the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai is building its future with ambitious steps that are inseparable from its past.

. The Dubai Legacy Award aims to honor institutions and individuals who document stories and experiences that reflect the depth of local identity.

. Preserving Dubai’s legacy is a shared national responsibility that requires the combined efforts of individuals, institutions and society.

. We invite all those who lived in Dubai and the city was part of their memory to share their experiences and stories with us.

. 5 million dirhams to honor the best distinguished contributions, within the community category and the category of government and private agencies.

. Receiving contributions from citizens and residents through several channels, including: the website and the Dubai Legacy application.

. An official ceremony to honor the winners and participants who presented creative works that contributed to enriching the historical, cultural and social content of Dubai.