HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that "the glories of people are built with optimism, hope and a positive outlook for the future, supported by planning and hard work to achieve the goals."
"You have a great responsibility to your communities, and build what people care about and touch their daily lives," he said. "We are counting on you to present the example and the good example in society as models that bear the responsibility of promoting enlightened thought in an age that has become fast and changeable," he said. As well as the need to rehabilitate them in a way that enables them to employ technology in the service of their communities, stimulate the potential for further work, and highlight inspiring models that can advance the development and progress of our Arab societies.
His Highness pointed out the impact of communication as a noble humanitarian value established by the UAE in the foundations of the building of the Union State and translating the rulers of the Emirates in a practical way both through their old councils and through the current communication networks. The UAE continues to provide a model for what it should be. Effective communication that is the foundation of success, which has been blessed by the UAE community with all its cultural diversity has always been a source of positive energy that supports the process of building and strengthen our steps towards the future.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, honored the winners of the "Arab Social Networking Pioneers Award" during a ceremony held in conjunction with the third session of the Arab Social Leaders Summit in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and a host of Arab influencers on social networking platforms from across the region.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored the winners of the Arab Social Networking Pioneers Award, led by Queen Rania Al Abdullah, wife of King Abdullah II of Jordan, for the "Personality of the Year" award. To serve noble goals in the areas of humanitarian action, as well as its commitment to support women and children, and to promote education for all segments of society, not only in Jordan or the region but globally.
His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, Abdelkader Messahel, honored the individuals for the "Politics category" for his diplomatic efforts and his use of social media in the best ways to communicate his messages and support the diplomatic objectives and directions. And diplomacy over 46 years.
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of the King of Bahrain for Charity and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, received the "Youth" Award for Institutions, which was won by the Supreme Council of Bahrain Youth and Sports Youth to the officials through social media, and provide outstanding services to all associated with the youth movement and sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Head of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, also praised the "Youth" category for individuals for his outstanding contribution to the use of social media in a positive way to motivate young people to participate effectively in society in general and to encourage them to play a positive role. Has been instrumental in supporting development trends both in Ajman and across the UAE. He is one of the young leaders and a role model for young people in his responsibilities as head of a vital department in Ajman and head of the Ajman Sports Club.
The President of the General Authority for Sports Planning and Development, the President of the Saudi Federation for Community Sports, Princess Rima Bint Bin Sultan Al Saud, received the "Sports" category for individuals. Through many initiatives that have attracted high demand among young people.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Police, honored the "Security and Safety" category for the institutions. The award was received by the Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri. Dubai Police was able to make the most of social networking platforms in effective communication with the public. In line with Dubai Police's keenness to keep pace with the emirate's shift towards smart choices and support its ambitions to be the most intelligent city in the world. Police follow through with strategies to deliver most of its services through its various smart applications. Communication As a means of informing the public about important issues related to their security and safety.
HRH Prince Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud, Secretary General and Board Member of the Foundation, received the Honorary Shield, in recognition of the Foundation's role in promoting its humanitarian activities through various social media, With its initiatives in the areas of combating poverty, empowering women and youth, and their projects in community development and disaster relief.
His Highness also honored the Emirati Media Channel from the Abu Dhabi Sports Channel for his efforts in spreading awareness messages through social media and disseminating constructive positive behaviors among the community through his participation in many charitable initiatives and events.
In the category of "tolerance" for institutions, the "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center" won. The center plays a leading role in creating channels for dialogue with others, providing opportunities for rapprochement between religions and cultures, and extending the leadership approach inspired by the legacy of the founding father, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, in establishing the values of tolerance, coexistence and openness to cultures. The Saudi media player Abdulrahman Al-Rashed won the category of "Media" for individuals, as the most active and active media in the social networks of the year. Al-Rashed is famous for his political writings, his profound analyzes and his contemporary events in the region and the world. He has held several leadership positions in the field of media, won numerous awards and was selected as Media Person of the Year at the Arab Media Forum in 2016.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored Al Arabiya for the media category of organizations. It is one of the multi-platform media stations and has been widely disseminated through social media as an important and reliable source of news and coverage around the clock. While the channel has been paying great attention to the media as a complement to its screen message, to ensure that its news content is as widely spread as possible, as well as to the public's interest in public opinion through these platforms.
In the category of "government sector" for enterprises, the Omani Ministry of Tourism won the role of social networking platforms to increase the level of interaction with institutions and promote the tourism products that the Sultanate of Oman has in the target markets.
The Emirates Policy Center won the Arab Social Networking Pioneers Award for its third year in the category of "Politics" because of the Center's activity in disseminating strategic analyzes through social media, which helps to achieve accurate and realistic understanding of the interests and security of the State in the regional and international contexts.
The Jordan Tourism Promotion Authority (JTA) has also won the category of "Tourism" for institutions, for its role in benefiting from social networking networks in the consolidation of tourism promotion and marketing operations to confirm Jordan's position on the international tourist map and promote it as a tourist mark in international tourism markets.
In the category of "tourism" for individuals, Anas Iskandar of Saudi Arabia, one of the world famous tour guides through social networking sites, visited many countries and contributed to the definition of their culture and customs by publishing a wide range of episodes, videos and live dialogues with residents of these regions .
The University of Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia, which used social media to promote higher education for women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is considered one of the comprehensive universities for women that is distinguished by its educational leadership and scientific research and contributes to building the knowledge economy. With a community and global partnership.
Lebanese singer Nadine Najim won the Arab Social Networking Pioneers Award for "Culture and Arts" for individuals to use social networking platforms to connect with a diverse audience among many cultures through her highly watched accounts after participating in many Lebanese and Syrian dramas.
Vice President of the State:
"Arab youth is able to adapt to the realities of the times and to absorb the advanced technology offered by technology."
"The UAE continues to provide a model for what must be effective communication, which is the basis of success».
Audience Award
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the winner of the category "The Public", was honored by Egyptian artist Mohamed Henedi. This category gives the audience and followers of the social media the right to vote and nominate their favorite character to win the Best Arab Influential Award. He is known for his social networking platform, especially through his Twitter account, where he communicates with his audience and learns from him To the reactions to its work. His account has also witnessed many skirmishes with the top stars in the Arab world, with what is known for his lightness.
Rania Al Abdullah wins the 'Person of the Year' award.
Rashed Al Nuaimi is the most active social networking platform in motivating youth to participate effectively in society.
Rima bint Bandar Al Saud is crowned with the "Sport category" for its efforts to make communication platforms a means of spreading sport among people.