Muhammad Ahmed Al Mur has received numerous awards both within the country and beyond its borders. Among them is the Abu-Dhabi Award in its tenth year and the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Award at the Institute for Strategic and International Studies in Malaysia.
Muhammad Ahmed Al Mur is the president of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, one of the most prominent names in Arabic and Gulf literature. His contribution to the cultural and intellectual sector has been significant and productive, for which he has been awarded the Order of the Emirates for culture and creativity.
Al Mur was born in Dubai in 1955 into a family that valued knowledge. His literary activities began in early childhood, and this enthusiasm accompanied him during his studies at Syracuse University, New York State. He is known for his works translated into English and Indian languages, such as 'The Smile of the Moon Liza' and 'Tales from Dubai'.
Al Mur also created works dedicated to culture and life, compiled in the book 'Wonders of the Light'. He actively participated in creating cultural projects, such as the Museum of Emirates, Opera, Sheikh Zayed Prize for Writers, and the journal 'Arabic Letters', dedicated to calligraphy.
Muhammad Ahmed Al Mur is not only an outstanding writer, but he also actively supports and develops cultural life in the Emirates, contributing to the expansion and strengthening of the cultural heritage of the country both within the state and beyond its borders.
