ABU DHABI, UAE, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parliamentary
Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) has announced the recipient of
the inaugural PAM Global Humanitarian Personality Award at the
18th Plenary Session held in Braga, Portugal. For the first time, this prestigious
recognition is bestowed upon His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the
United Arab Emirates, for his
decades-long exemplary contributions to humanitarian efforts around
the world.
Each year, PAM recognises significant contributions of
organisations and individuals who build bridges of communication
and foster mutual understanding among the region's peoples and
nations. This year, the inaugural PAM Global Humanitarian
Personality Award is dedicated to those who have showcased
extraordinary efforts in providing political mediation or
life-saving humanitarian assistance, alleviating the suffering of
people facing catastrophic events. Although this is the first time
that PAM has handed the Global Humanitarian Personality Award, the
organisation has recognised numerous dignitaries in the past,
including H.E. Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, H.E. Mr. Jorge Fernando Branco de Sampaio, Former
President of Portugal and H.E. Mr.
Ilir Rexhep Meta, Former President
of Albania.
The award recognises Sheikh Mohamed bin
Zayed's decades-long humanitarian work as well as his recent
announcement of the creation of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy
Initiative that will allocate AED 20 billion for humanitarian
causes in the world's most vulnerable regions. Created on the
20th anniversary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's passing and on
Zayed Humanitarian Day, this major initiative will aim to greatly
improve the quality of life and sustainable development for
vulnerable communities around the world, underscoring Sheikh
Zayed's legacy of generosity and support.
In addition, under Sheikh Mohamed bin
Zayed's leadership, the UAE has supported numerous other
humanitarian causes over the years, including the global
distribution of billions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines to countries
in need through its "Hope Consortium" initiative. In the region,
His Highness has been instrumental in supporting refugees and
providing medical aid to those affected by conflict, including in
Syria and Yemen, to which the UAE has donated over
USD 6 billion since 2015.
H.E. Hon. Enaam Mayara, President of PAM, said: "It is
with great honour that we announce Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as the first recipient of the
PAM Global Humanitarian Personality Award. For decades, His
Highness has been a champion of humanitarian causes worldwide,
having personally been involved in numerous activities that have
safeguarded peace, human life, and prosperity. His commitment to
promoting global stability has set a remarkable example for leaders
everywhere, raising the standard for future recipients of this
prestigious recognition."
Ambassador Dr Abdulsalam Al
Madani, PAM Roving Ambassador for the GCC
Region, said: "PAM is delighted to honour His Highness
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
with the inaugural PAM Global Humanitarian Personality Award.
Throughout his outstanding tenure as leader and President of the
UAE, His Highness has tirelessly contributed to various
humanitarian causes, positively affecting countless lives across
the world. His unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives has not
only provided critical support but has also inspired a new
generation of global leaders to follow his example. This award is a
testament to the continuation of his and the UAE's vision for a
more harmonious and prosperous world."
Founded in 2005, PAM is an international organisation that
brings together the national parliaments of the Mediterranean and
Gulf regions. Since its foundation, the organisation has served as
the legal successor of the Conference on Security and Cooperation
in the Mediterranean (CSCM), established in the early 1990s. PAM's
primary objective is to cultivate strong political, economic, and
socio-cultural cooperation among its member states, addressing all
regional challenges, and promoting peace and stability across the
Mediterranean and beyond.
Since its inception, PAM has distinguished itself as the
preeminent institution for fostering inter-regional parliamentary
diplomacy among its 31
Euro-Mediterranean, Gulf and North African member states
which are represented on an equal footing through a balanced
organisational bureau, alternating presidency and numerous working
committees. Currently, the organisation is led by H.E. Hon. Enaam
Mayara of Morocco.
For more information about PAM and its initiatives, please visit
www.pam.int.
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