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Mohammed Bin Zayed honours winners of Abu Dhabi Award
Abu Dhabi, Dec 23, 2008 (WAM) - Last night saw eight Abu Dhabi awards presented to individuals for remarkable acts of goodness.
The honours were bestowed at the 4th annual Abu Dhabi Awards ceremony which took place at the Emirates Palace. His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces was in attendance to personally present the awards and congratulate the worthy recipients.
This prestigious ceremony was also attended by H.H Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior, H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, H.H Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Chairman of ZonesCorp, H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Brigadier Dr Sheikh Saeed Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Deputy Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, sheikhs and senior officials, members of the National Federal Council, members of the Executive Council, dignitaries, business leaders and the winner's families.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi to the Abu Dhabi Awards and expressed gratitude that the program continues to preserve the legacy of the nation's father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The 2008 recipients mark the most diverse array of ages and contributions ever recognised in a single year - ranging from school children to octogenarians; from great historical figures to health professionals; from those helping people to those helping the environment and animals.
The 2008 Abu Dhabi Awards recipients are: Dr Margit Muller, Germany: -- Dr Muller is a veterinarian and the Director of the Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi - the world's leading Falcon Hospital. Dr Muller has dedicated her life to the care of Falcons - in addition to her duties at the hospital she performs emergency surgeries at all times of the day and night, saving countless birds in the process. Dr. Muller's research in Abu Dhabi led her to find a cure for a disease found in falcons called Brotzul, which is now registered by the World Health Organization. She was also instrumental in preventing the spread of Avian Flu within the UAE. She has accompanied numerous delegations to countries including Iran, Kazakhstan and Pakistan to oversee the release of falcons into the wild. Dr Muller specializes in over 20 medical procedures and has published dozens of books and articles. She is currently working on a book about falcon medicine, through which she seeks to improve the standard of life and care for birds worldwide. She also dedicates her time to working with falconers, teaching them how to best look after their animals. In raising awareness through her published articles, participation in conferences and by offering guided tours of the hospital, Dr Muller hopes to create greater understanding of the Falcon's important role in Abu Dhabi's cultural heritage.
Dr Amal Abdulla Al Qubaisi, UAE Currently a member of the Federal National Council, Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi is an architect who has taken a personal interest in preserving the architectural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Al Qubaisi has documented over 350 historical sites in the past 15 year. As a result of this process, she has been responsible for saving many sites that would have otherwise suffered neglect, or might have been renovated improperly. Through her work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO, locations such as Al Jahili, Al Muwej'ee and Al Hosn Forts are now protected by national and international law.
Dr. Al Qubaisi is renowned in the fields of engineering and the preservation of heritage and historic monuments, and is a member of several international organizations such as the World Heritage Centre (WHC), the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM).
Dr. Amal is currently working on the consolidation of her records into a unique encyclopaedia on historical sites in the UAE.
Fahad Abdulla Jaber, UAE An innovative graphic designer, Fahad Jaber Abdulla is working to revolutionize the use of mobile phones for the deaf and hearing-impaired, Due to their disability, many of the hearing-impaired are not able to learn how to read and write - Mr Fahad Abdulla Jaber has therefore dedicated his time to developing a simple text messaging service (SMS) program that will allow the deaf and hearing-impaired to participate in the mobile revolution by creating visual hand signals for mobile phones. He has refined the design into a simple, easy to use method that translates letters sent by mobile phone SMS into sign language.
Fahad started working on this program in May 2007.
Cameron Oliver, South Africa Cameron Oliver is a 12 year old boy who, with the support of his parents, was the driving force behind the creation of a national community awareness campaign to prevent camels being injured by littering in the desert. Many residents were unaware of the number of camels dying as a result of ingesting plastic litter left behind by campers in deserts.
A passionate animal lover, Cameron's mission started with a class project presented to his peers and teachers at his school, which evolved into an integrated awareness campaign that aimed at the wider community. His campaign consisted of a website, flyers, stickers, T-shits, and caps. Many national and international media took an interest in Cameron's campaign receiving wide-spread media coverage as a result.
Cameron continues to raise awareness of the camels' plight through presentations and media interviews.
Dr Thabit and Maleeha Sabeti Mehr, Canada Dr Thabit and his wife Dr Maleeha are both doctors that provided medical treatment for the people of Al Ain for a period of 39 years. They have helped thousands of people - initially, in the 1950s, with very limited tools at their disposal. In addition to treating the ill at their clinic, they performed house calls at all hours of the day, including those made to Bedouin tents in the desert. As much of the sickness was a result of poor nutrition, the couple introduced equipment for irrigation and seed planting in order to help improve the diet of the community. They also introduced a communal water pump that they placed next to their clinic. Other tools and equipment that they introduced included photographic cameras and a copy machine. As a gynaecologist Dr. Maleeha delivered thousands of babies during her years of service, whilst Dr. Thabit provided extensive and broad medical and dental care.
The Late Darwish bin Karam (1919 - 1985), UAE Darwish bin Karam was born in Abu Dhabi and spent his childhood as a pearl diver. At the age of 12 he attended school in Dubai where he realized his passion for education. As a result, he left pearl diving to dedicate his life to educating others. He began teaching at the very young age of 13 in 1932 and went on to build the first brick school in Abu Dhabi. Also known as The Darwish, the Al Ahlia School was founded to educate those from low income families in Arabic, English, Maths and Islamic studies. In addition to teaching, Darwish worked in the Masheekha Diwan (Court of the Chiefdom) where he was the official correspondent to oil companies and recorded the oil flow on Das Island. Darwish was also entrusted with issuing passports and the distribution of police salaries. Darwish was a member of the flood relief committee, which provided support and food supplies to Abu Dhabi residents affected by floods in 1957.
The award was accepted by his son Mohamed Darwish bin Karam.
Rashid Mohamed Al Dhaheri, UAE 74 year old Rashid Mohamed Al Dhaheri has been working to increase literacy among Al Ain's elderly women since 1995 when he built the Istiqama Mosque that initially took on 20 women. In 2002, Rashid built the only free education centre ever established by an individual citizen called Istiqama Centre. The Centre, which contains eleven classrooms, two libraries and a nursery, aims to reduce female illiteracy by teaching Arabic, Maths, and Islamic Studies. Rashid focuses on spreading educational and social values through numerous projects, events and competition supported by the Islamic Affairs Authority both at the Centre and at other locations. Rashid's efforts have positively impacted more than 650 women and have given many the gift of reading and writing.
The Late Sir Wilfred Thesiger (1910 - 2003), UK A British explorer who famously lived with the Bedouins for five years, Sir Wilfred Thesiger photographed and told the story of Abu Dhabi and its people during the pre-oil era of the mid 20th century. In spite of cultural differences and difficult living conditions, Thesiger lived the life of a true Bedouin to experience the culture first hand, and was embraced as an equal. Known by the locals as Mubarak bin Landan (Mubarak of London), his writings give a unique account of the life of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the sheikhs and tribes of Abu Dhabi, and the history of a time that would have otherwise been lost. Over the years he photographed an incredible 35,000 images of Abu Dhabi and the surrounding areas, including those of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Thesiger crossed the Empty Quarter twice in his life, in 1946 and 1948. He was also instrumental in mapping the borders of the UAE. Thesiger's celebrated works include: Crossing the Sands (Dedicated to the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan), The Life of the Great Explorer, My Life and Travels, Arabian Sands, and The Last Nomad.
The award was accepted by his biographer Alexander Maitland.
The honours were bestowed at the 4th annual Abu Dhabi Awards ceremony which took place at the Emirates Palace. His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces was in attendance to personally present the awards and congratulate the worthy recipients.
This prestigious ceremony was also attended by H.H Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior, H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, H.H Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Chairman of ZonesCorp, H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Brigadier Dr Sheikh Saeed Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Deputy Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, sheikhs and senior officials, members of the National Federal Council, members of the Executive Council, dignitaries, business leaders and the winner's families.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi to the Abu Dhabi Awards and expressed gratitude that the program continues to preserve the legacy of the nation's father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The 2008 recipients mark the most diverse array of ages and contributions ever recognised in a single year - ranging from school children to octogenarians; from great historical figures to health professionals; from those helping people to those helping the environment and animals.
The 2008 Abu Dhabi Awards recipients are: Dr Margit Muller, Germany: -- Dr Muller is a veterinarian and the Director of the Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi - the world's leading Falcon Hospital. Dr Muller has dedicated her life to the care of Falcons - in addition to her duties at the hospital she performs emergency surgeries at all times of the day and night, saving countless birds in the process. Dr. Muller's research in Abu Dhabi led her to find a cure for a disease found in falcons called Brotzul, which is now registered by the World Health Organization. She was also instrumental in preventing the spread of Avian Flu within the UAE. She has accompanied numerous delegations to countries including Iran, Kazakhstan and Pakistan to oversee the release of falcons into the wild. Dr Muller specializes in over 20 medical procedures and has published dozens of books and articles. She is currently working on a book about falcon medicine, through which she seeks to improve the standard of life and care for birds worldwide. She also dedicates her time to working with falconers, teaching them how to best look after their animals. In raising awareness through her published articles, participation in conferences and by offering guided tours of the hospital, Dr Muller hopes to create greater understanding of the Falcon's important role in Abu Dhabi's cultural heritage.
Dr Amal Abdulla Al Qubaisi, UAE Currently a member of the Federal National Council, Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi is an architect who has taken a personal interest in preserving the architectural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Al Qubaisi has documented over 350 historical sites in the past 15 year. As a result of this process, she has been responsible for saving many sites that would have otherwise suffered neglect, or might have been renovated improperly. Through her work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO, locations such as Al Jahili, Al Muwej'ee and Al Hosn Forts are now protected by national and international law.
Dr. Al Qubaisi is renowned in the fields of engineering and the preservation of heritage and historic monuments, and is a member of several international organizations such as the World Heritage Centre (WHC), the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM).
Dr. Amal is currently working on the consolidation of her records into a unique encyclopaedia on historical sites in the UAE.
Fahad Abdulla Jaber, UAE An innovative graphic designer, Fahad Jaber Abdulla is working to revolutionize the use of mobile phones for the deaf and hearing-impaired, Due to their disability, many of the hearing-impaired are not able to learn how to read and write - Mr Fahad Abdulla Jaber has therefore dedicated his time to developing a simple text messaging service (SMS) program that will allow the deaf and hearing-impaired to participate in the mobile revolution by creating visual hand signals for mobile phones. He has refined the design into a simple, easy to use method that translates letters sent by mobile phone SMS into sign language.
Fahad started working on this program in May 2007.
Cameron Oliver, South Africa Cameron Oliver is a 12 year old boy who, with the support of his parents, was the driving force behind the creation of a national community awareness campaign to prevent camels being injured by littering in the desert. Many residents were unaware of the number of camels dying as a result of ingesting plastic litter left behind by campers in deserts.
A passionate animal lover, Cameron's mission started with a class project presented to his peers and teachers at his school, which evolved into an integrated awareness campaign that aimed at the wider community. His campaign consisted of a website, flyers, stickers, T-shits, and caps. Many national and international media took an interest in Cameron's campaign receiving wide-spread media coverage as a result.
Cameron continues to raise awareness of the camels' plight through presentations and media interviews.
Dr Thabit and Maleeha Sabeti Mehr, Canada Dr Thabit and his wife Dr Maleeha are both doctors that provided medical treatment for the people of Al Ain for a period of 39 years. They have helped thousands of people - initially, in the 1950s, with very limited tools at their disposal. In addition to treating the ill at their clinic, they performed house calls at all hours of the day, including those made to Bedouin tents in the desert. As much of the sickness was a result of poor nutrition, the couple introduced equipment for irrigation and seed planting in order to help improve the diet of the community. They also introduced a communal water pump that they placed next to their clinic. Other tools and equipment that they introduced included photographic cameras and a copy machine. As a gynaecologist Dr. Maleeha delivered thousands of babies during her years of service, whilst Dr. Thabit provided extensive and broad medical and dental care.
The Late Darwish bin Karam (1919 - 1985), UAE Darwish bin Karam was born in Abu Dhabi and spent his childhood as a pearl diver. At the age of 12 he attended school in Dubai where he realized his passion for education. As a result, he left pearl diving to dedicate his life to educating others. He began teaching at the very young age of 13 in 1932 and went on to build the first brick school in Abu Dhabi. Also known as The Darwish, the Al Ahlia School was founded to educate those from low income families in Arabic, English, Maths and Islamic studies. In addition to teaching, Darwish worked in the Masheekha Diwan (Court of the Chiefdom) where he was the official correspondent to oil companies and recorded the oil flow on Das Island. Darwish was also entrusted with issuing passports and the distribution of police salaries. Darwish was a member of the flood relief committee, which provided support and food supplies to Abu Dhabi residents affected by floods in 1957.
The award was accepted by his son Mohamed Darwish bin Karam.
Rashid Mohamed Al Dhaheri, UAE 74 year old Rashid Mohamed Al Dhaheri has been working to increase literacy among Al Ain's elderly women since 1995 when he built the Istiqama Mosque that initially took on 20 women. In 2002, Rashid built the only free education centre ever established by an individual citizen called Istiqama Centre. The Centre, which contains eleven classrooms, two libraries and a nursery, aims to reduce female illiteracy by teaching Arabic, Maths, and Islamic Studies. Rashid focuses on spreading educational and social values through numerous projects, events and competition supported by the Islamic Affairs Authority both at the Centre and at other locations. Rashid's efforts have positively impacted more than 650 women and have given many the gift of reading and writing.
The Late Sir Wilfred Thesiger (1910 - 2003), UK A British explorer who famously lived with the Bedouins for five years, Sir Wilfred Thesiger photographed and told the story of Abu Dhabi and its people during the pre-oil era of the mid 20th century. In spite of cultural differences and difficult living conditions, Thesiger lived the life of a true Bedouin to experience the culture first hand, and was embraced as an equal. Known by the locals as Mubarak bin Landan (Mubarak of London), his writings give a unique account of the life of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the sheikhs and tribes of Abu Dhabi, and the history of a time that would have otherwise been lost. Over the years he photographed an incredible 35,000 images of Abu Dhabi and the surrounding areas, including those of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Thesiger crossed the Empty Quarter twice in his life, in 1946 and 1948. He was also instrumental in mapping the borders of the UAE. Thesiger's celebrated works include: Crossing the Sands (Dedicated to the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan), The Life of the Great Explorer, My Life and Travels, Arabian Sands, and The Last Nomad.
The award was accepted by his biographer Alexander Maitland.
