Sheikh Mansour honours recipients of the UAE Order for Culture and Creativity

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has paid tribute to the recipients of the inaugural UAE Order of Culture and Creativity.
He made his comments in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, during the UAE Government’s Annual Meeting 2024, which is taking place this week in Abu Dhabi. The UAE Order for Culture and Creativity was organised by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate exceptional talents whose artistic and creative contributions have significantly enriched the UAE’s cultural landscape.
“The UAE deeply values the contributions of intellectuals and inspiring individuals who foster the role of culture and creativity in development,” Sheikh Mansour said.
“The UAE Order for Culture and Creativity is a well-deserved honour, recognising those whose exceptional work merits the highest accolades from us and our nation. Cultural and creative expression supports our journey of sustainable development toward a brighter future.”
Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, said the Order for Culture and Creativity strengthens the UAE’s position as a global cultural hub and a model incubator for creativity, as well as underscoring the nation’s support for intellectuals, creatives and the cultural and creative industries.
“The Ministry of Culture’s launch of the Order motivates intellectuals, creatives and patrons of the arts to pursue excellence, inspire younger generations to engage with culture and creativity, and contribute to the sustainability of the UAE’s cultural heritage,” said Sheikh Salem. “These contributions amplify the UAE’s cultural message to the world.”
Winners were selected in various categories. The Custodian category winners were Juma Al Majid, chairman of the Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage; Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the President of the UAE and Chancellor of UAE University; Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation; Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis, founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation; Abdelmonem bin Eisa Alserkal, founder of Alserkal Avenue, and Dr Aisha Bilkhair, research adviser at the National Archives.
Recipients of the Order in the Pioneer category were artists Abdulqader Alrais and Eid Faraj Al Rumaithi, singer Mehad Hamad Al Muhairi and actress Ruzaiqa Taresh Alotaiba.
Also present at the ceremony were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.