UAE Leaders Honour Winners Of The Arab Social Media Influencers Award 2025 For Positive Digital Influence
The Arab Social Media Influencers Award, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, celebrated its fifth edition. H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the winners during the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash was named ‘Influential Personality of the Year’ for his significant contributions to balanced media discourse and enhancing the UAE's global standing. The awards ceremony recognised various content creators who have positively influenced Arab communities through innovative social media content.
The Ta‘allam Ma’ Zakaria platform won Best Children's Platform for its engaging Arabic educational content. In the Sports category, Oman's Mohammed Al Nofli was honoured for inspiring young people to lead active lifestyles. The Blinx platform received recognition as the Best News Platform for its innovative approach tailored to younger audiences.
Ahmed Al-Zamel from Kuwait was awarded in Entrepreneurship for empowering youth in innovation and investment. Ahmed Al Marzouqi from the UAE received an award in Economics for simplifying financial concepts. Bahrain's Omar Farouq was acknowledged in Tourism for showcasing diverse cultures and travel experiences interactively.
Bibi Al-Khudhari from Kuwait was honoured in Community Service for promoting humanitarian solidarity. Dr. Talal Al-Muhaisin from Kuwait received recognition in Health, while Anas Bukhash from the UAE won in Podcasting for his influential talk show featuring prominent figures and relevant topics.
The Shahid platform from Saudi Arabia excelled in Arts and Entertainment with its extensive digital content showcasing Arab media production. Ahmed Al Nasheet from Bahrain was recognised in Culture for spreading cultural awareness through meaningful social media content.
Award's Vision and Impact
Mona Ghanem Al Marri praised the winners' creativity, stating: "In a rapidly changing world where the power of digital influence continues to grow, the Arab Social Media Influencers Award embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to harness digital media as a developmental tool that reinforces human values, promotes positivity, and drives social responsibility in the digital space by empowering inspiring voices and enabling the constructive role of digital content in Arab societies."
The award aims to enhance digital content's societal impact by encouraging Arab youth to promote constructive ideas on social media platforms. It introduced new categories like Economy, Podcast, Best News Platform, and Best Children’s Platform to reflect evolving digital trends.
Encouraging Responsible Content Creation
This edition comes amid rapid technological advancements, urging influencers to focus on impactful ideas rather than superficial or controversial content. The award highlights talents capable of using social media as tools for development and positive change across various fields.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor joined honourees for a commemorative photo at the event's conclusion, celebrating their achievements across different categories.
With inputs from WAM
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