Award

About the award

About the award

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and as part of Al Bader Initiative which aims to celebrate the love of the Prophet Muhammad, Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, and disseminate his message of moderation and tolerance,  the second edition of this biennial award is launched. The award is directed to talented students, emerging and professional artists and aims to enhance the connection of youth with their Islamic heritage and produce artworks inspired by the praise of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and to demonstrate his merit, the greatness of his morals and values. The award also focuses on discovering and encouraging young talents in poetry, painting, calligraphy and multimedia, and enriching Arab and Islamic culture with artistic and creative works celebrating the love of our Prophet (PBUH).

The Prize

A jury of experts will choose the winners

A jury of experts will choose the winners

The winners will be announced during “Al Bader Celebration”: the celebration of the Prophet’s Mawlid.

The winners will be announced during “Al Bader Celebration”: the celebration of the Prophet’s Mawlid.

The awards ceremony will be attended by His Highness the Crown Prince of Fujairah.

The awards ceremony will be attended by His Highness the Crown Prince of Fujairah.

Additional Benefits For Winners

Winning artworks will be published in Al Bader website and social media platforms

Winning artworks will be published in Al Bader website and social media platforms

Winning and qualified artworks will be exhibited in a special exhibition

Winning and qualified artworks will be exhibited in a special exhibition

Certificates for all participants

Certificates for all participants

Submitting artwork

Deadline 25 September 2022

Painting and calligraphy artwork should be sent to the following address:  

United Arab Emirates, Fujairah

Meraisheed, Hamad bin Abdulla Street

Fujairah Fine Arts Academy Building  

P.O.Box: 7447  

Phone:00971543077060 or 00971569147414

Poetry and multimedia entries, and any questions and correspondences relating to the award should be addressed to the following email: award@albdr.ae  

Award

Calligraphy

Calligraphy

  • 1st Winner : 6000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 4000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 2000 Dirhams

Painting

Painting

  • 1st Winner : 6000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 4000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 2000 Dirhams

Age group (A) Total value of

24000 Dirhams

In addition to incentive rewards for the first 10 winners in each category.

Painting

Painting

  • 1st Winner : 8000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 6000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 4000 Dirhams

Calligraphy

Calligraphy

  • 1st Winner : 8000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 6000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 4000 Dirhams

Age Group (B) Total value of

36000 Dirhams

In addition to incentive rewards for the first 10 winners in each category.

Painting

Painting

  • 1st Winner : 15000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 13000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 10000 Dirhams

Calligraphy

Calligraphy

  • 1st Winner : 15000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 13000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 10000 Dirhams

Poetry

Poetry

  • 1st Winner : 15000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 13000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 10000 Dirhams

Multimedia

Multimedia

  • 1st Winner : 15000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 13000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 10000 Dirhams

Youth Category Total value of

152000 Dirhams

In addition to incentive rewards for the first 10 winners in each category.

International Award

Participation open for all ages and all nationalities from all over the world, including citizens and residents of the UAE.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy

  • 1st Winner : 80000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 50000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 30000 Dirhams

Calligraphy Category Prizes value

160000 Dirhams

Poetry

Poetry

  • 1st Winner : 80000 Dirhams
  • 2nd winner : 50000 Dirhams
  • 3rd winner : 30000 Dirhams

Poetry Category Prizes value

160000 Dirhams

In addition to incentive rewards of AED 10,000 for the first 10 winners in each category.

Total value of local and international award prizes
1,000,000 Dirhams

Terms and Conditions

01

Artworks must be created by the participants themselves, and a copy of the ID or passport must be attached to with the artwork.

02

Each participant shall participate with one artwork only that has not previously been won in any other competition or award.

03

Artworks theme should be consistent with the theme of the award, as stated above or stated specifically in the category rules.

04

The winning artworks become the property of Al Bader Initiative which has the right to display these works in exhibitions and owns the copyright.

05

The jury has the right to withhold some awards if it considers that the participating artworks are not up to the required level.

06

Participants must fill out the participation form in the website www.albdr.ae and submit it, then attach a copy with the artwork.

07

Jury decision shall be considered final and is not to be discussed.

08

The artworks that did not win must be collected within 2 months after the announcement of the winners. Artworks that are not collected after 2 months of the announcement shall be considered property of the award.

Winners