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Sheikh Hamdan announces Erth Dubai awards; submissions open till January 2026

"Every family has a story, and every experience enriches Dubai's journey," Sheikh Hamdan said.

Published: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1:51 PM

Updated: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 2:04 PM

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the launch of Erth Dubai awards to celebrate the emirate's cultural and social heritage. 

"Every family has a story, and every experience enriches Dubai's journey," Sheikh Hamdan said.

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The awards, one of the world’s largest initiatives honouring heritage, have two categories – Community, and Government and Private Sector:

Five community awards

  • Best Story to Document Family's Legacy

  • Best Document of Dubai's oral heritage

  • Best Creatively Documented story

  • Best Story Documented on Social Media

  • Best Dubai Resident Story

Government and private entities

  • Award for government entity

  • Award for private entity

The award is open for submissions until January 15, 2026.