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29 March 2024

Mohammed issues decree on MRAWP

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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By Wam

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,  Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decree No. 16 of 2014, forming the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for World Peace (MRAWP) and Decree No. 17 of 2014 approving its Statute.

The new legislations aim to support the objectives of the award, that include highlighting Islam’s teachings of peace as a doctrine that promotes harmony, tolerance and moderation, and build bridges of cooperation between diverse cultures, thereby fortifying international relations.

Pursuant to Decree No. 16, the MRAWP Board of Trustees include Dr. Hamad Al Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Chairman, Sultan Butti bin Mejren Al Marri, Vice-Chairman and the membership of Dr. Omer Mohammed Sharif Al Khateeb, Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Al Marri, Ali Khalfan Ahmed Al Mansouri, Shamsuddin bin Mohiyuddin Mamo, Mona Mohamed Saif Belhasa, Jamal Hamid Thani Al Marri and Jamal Saif Issa Al Ali.

MRAWP's Statute defined the specialities and authorities of the board of trustees, including setting the standards and criteria of nomination and winners’ selections and preparing the Dubai International Peace Convention.

The decree also approved the rules and regulations controlling the award’s administrative and financial activities. Pursuant to the decree, the board of trustees may supervise the day-to-day activities and report annually to Sheikh Mohammed.