Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences

Initiated by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance was established in 1998, followed by the establishment of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences in 1999. The aim was to strengthen excellence in the educational and medical sectors, foster innovation, and support high-quality initiatives. These Awards were designed to identify, nurture, and encourage talent while advancing scientific research in these crucial fields. Vision A pioneering foundation fostering excellence. Mission Designing and implementing distinguished awards and programs that empower achievements in medicine and education, while nurturing the giftedness of individuals. Values Pioneering - Integrity - Excellence - Innovation - Corporate Agility Strategic Goals Pioneering education excellence support Pioneering medical excellence support Pioneering the field of giftedness and innovation An agile and leading foundation Strategic Objectives Honoring distinguished institutions, initiatives, and individuals in the educational field Building a quality education framework Enhancing the educational field with unique programs Honoring distinguished individuals and institutions in the medical field Supporting the medical field with unique initiatives Identification and cultivation of giftedness Providing unique programs in the innovation field Spreading educational awareness in the field of giftedness and innovation Achieving individuals’ happiness internally and externally Improving financial efficiency Improving corporate performance Enhancing the local, regional, and global standing of the foundation