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The 2011 Abu Dhabi Awards Campaign Received A Record 22,000 Individual Nominations
Abu Dhabi, 1 November, 2011: Organisers of the 2011 Abu Dhabi Awards, held biennially under the auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, have revealed that at the close of the five-week nomination period on the 25th September, more than 22,000 individuals have been nominated for recognition of their good deeds, by the general public of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Reflecting the diversity of the community, the Abu Dhabi Awards Organising Committee revealed that a total of 28,000 nomination forms were filled out by people representing 62 nationalities, living in all areas of the Emirate including Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Gharbia, as well as from abroad. Statistics also show a spike in the number of nominations received through the Abu Dhabi Awards website.
"We are delighted that a great number of people participated in recognising the spirit of generosity and goodness that pervades the Emirate," said an Abu Dhabi Awards Organising Committee member. "This year's significant growth in unique nominations reflects that enthusiasm. We will be able to recognise some truly outstanding individuals from the number of nominations we received describing the achievements of selfless people, who give their time and effort for the benefit of the wider community," the member added.
The judging and evaluation process is now underway, and eventual recipients of the Abu Dhabi Awards 2011 will be identified not on the basis of the number of nominations they received but on the basis of the quality of their deeds and contributions. Following completion of this four-phase judging and review process, the 2011 recipients will be announced and awarded at a ceremony in December.
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About The Awards
During his memorable lifetime, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the United Arab Emirates, believed in the generosity and kindness of the people of the UAE. The affection he bestowed upon his people emanated from his faith in humanity and trust in the belief that every person is inherently selfless and capable to care for others and their community.
Through the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to preserve the legacy of our nation's late father, the Government of Abu Dhabi has chosen to celebrate compassionate individuals who have selflessly volunteered their time to build and support the community of Abu Dhabi.
Established under the guidance and auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Awards is a biennial ceremony that honours and recognises individuals who have contributed in building a greater sense of community and social welfare within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Through their selfless action, Abu Dhabi Awards recipients illustrate the legacy of the nation's father.
All citizens and residents of the Emirate are encouraged to nominate people who have contributed to building and supporting a community, regardless of age, nationality or gender; this includes Abu Dhabi citizens, residents and non-residents whose good deeds have benefited the Emirate, as well as Abu Dhabi citizens performing good deeds internationally.
Award recipients are selected based on their deeds and actions, not by how many nominations they received - one nomination is all it takes!
Our Partners
The 2011 Abu Dhabi Awards graciously thanks its partners for their generous contributions and ongoing support:
- Abu Dhabi Media
- Etisalat
- Takatof Programme
Abu Dhabi Media is a leading media organisation in the Middle East, with businesses in free and pay television, radio, publishing, digital media, games, feature films, music, digital signage, outside broadcast/production, and printing. The company manages over 20 market-leading brands such as the TV channels Abu Dhabi Al Oula, and Abu Dhabi Riyadiya/AD Sports, Emarat FM, and Star FM radio stations, Al Ittihad and The National newspapers, Majid and Zahrat Al Khaleej magazines, the websites, anazahra.com and admcsport.com, and subsidiaries Karkadann Games, Imagenation Abu Dhabi, LIVE, and United Printing Press. Abu Dhabi Media partners with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment on VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, and with National Geographic on National Geographic Abu Dhabi, the Arabic language television channel, and National Geographic Al Arabiya magazine. Abu Dhabi Media is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with offices in Beirut, Cairo, Dubai and Jeddah. www.admedia.ae"
Etisalat is a leading telecommunications corporation catering to consumers, businesses, international telecommunication companies, ISPs, content providers and mobile operators.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Etisalat is the largest operator in the Middle East and Africa regions with a market value in excess of AED 80 billion (US$20 billion) and annual revenues of approximately AED 30 billion (US$8 billion).
Etisalat operates in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, a coverage area which reaches more than two billion people. To date, the group's global subscriber base exceeds over 140 million subscribers through mobile and fixed line voice and data services.
In December 2010, Etisalat UAE received the CommsMEA awards for 'Overall Operator of the Year' and 'ISP of the Year'. Etisalat Group received awards of 'Best African Operator' for Etisalat Misr (Egypt), while Mobily (Etihad Etisalat) won 'Middle East Operator of the Year'.
Etisalat UAE is pioneering the launch of the first commercial 4G service on its nation-wide LTE network and promises to deliver a compelling mobile broadband experience to customers.
Etisalat is an innovative pacesetter which has powered the UAE to be one of the top 10 nations in the world in terms of the availability of new technologies, through its support and strategic vision of a number of government initiatives.
Through the launch of innovative new technologies and its regional growth strategy, Etisalat strives to be amongst the top 10 telecom operators in the world.
Through Etisalat's major investment in Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading international mobile satellite service provider, the corporation's connectivity coverage reaches the majority of the entire planet.
The corporation offers a variety of hi-tech complimentary services to the telecommunications industry including managerial and technical training, SIM card manufacturing, payment solutions, clearing house services, peering, voice and data transit, and submarine and land cable services.
About the Takatof Programme:
Inspired by H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, Takatof is a voluntary social programme designed to create a culture of volunteering throughout the UAE. Takatof mobilises people and resources across the nation to find creative and sustainable solutions for proven community needs. Takatof particularly offers young people meaningful opportunities to volunteer for humanitarian, social and community programmes.
The Emirates Foundation established Takatof in Abu Dhabi in April 2007 to raise awareness of community needs, empower UAE individuals and encourage them to participate in specific volunteering opportunities promoting the concept of volunteering as the 'way of life'. The Takatof Programme works to embed volunteering in UAE culture and to promote the concept of volunteering as the 'way of life'.
For more information please contact:
Houssam Kablawi
Edelman
Mobile: +971 50 441 5126
Email: houssam.kablawi@edelman.com
© Press Release 2011
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