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Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Professor Charbel Dagher

January 02, 2026 / 4:05 PM
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Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Charbel Dagher on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Literature and Arts category, highlighting the vital role of literature and the arts in shaping civilisations.

Celebrating a distinguished cultural career

In a post on X, Sheikh Mohammed praised Professor Dagher’s decades-long contributions to poetry, writing, literary criticism, and the study of Arab and Islamic art. He noted that Dagher has authored more than 70 books that are considered key references in Arab literature and arts.

Message to Arab creators

Sheikh Mohammed also congratulated all award winners, affirming that Arab minds capable of building great civilisations in the past can shape an even greater future through confidence, creativity, and renewal.

About the Great Arab Minds Award

Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Great Arab Minds Award is the largest initiative of its kind in the Arab world and is often described as the “Arab Nobel.” It recognises exceptional Arab talent across six categories, including Literature and Arts, Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Economics, Natural Sciences, and Architecture and Design.

Recognition of Professor Dagher

Professor Dagher, a leading Lebanese poet, critic, and academic, is Professor of Arabic Literature and Arts at the University of Balamand. His work bridges heritage and modernity and has made a lasting impact on Arab literary and art criticism.

Completion of 2025 winners list

The announcement of Dagher’s win concludes the list of winners for the third edition of the Great Arab Minds Award, following evaluations by specialised international judging committees.

 

January 02, 2026 / 4:05 PM

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