160,000 Dirhams
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 (PBUH), and disseminate his message of moderation and tolerance, the third edition of Al Bader Award is launched. The award is directed to 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 (PBUH) 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 Miniature art and enriching Arab and Islamic culture with artistic and creative works celebrating the love of our Prophet (PBUH).
The award is divided to the local and international award. the local award is directed to students group A (6-10 years), Age group B (11-17 years), Youth category (18-30 years). The poetry and multimedia categories are open only for the Youth category. Registration in the international award is open for all ages and nationalities.
Our Vision
To be the leading global platform that reintroduces the humane values drawn from the Prophetic biography as an inspiring reference framework for contemporary intellectual and creative dialogue.
Our Mission
We connect the timeless wisdom of the Prophetic biography with the questions and challenges of our era, offering researchers, creatives, and enthusiasts — locally and globally — a unifying values framework through authentic research, inspiring arts, innovative digital production, and interactive dialogues, to enrich humanity with Prophetic humane values.
Our Core Values
- Authenticity
- Humanity
- Innovation
- Inspiration
Strategic Objectives
The Al Badr Initiative is guided by a strategic plan that turns the values of the Prophetic biography into contemporary human impact — through three strategic objectives and the initiatives that deliver them.
01
Establishing the Initiative as a knowledge reference for the humane dimensions of the Prophetic biography, and developing a contemporary values-based discourse inspired by it.
02
Developing an integrated system of knowledge programmes and products that translate Prophetic values, strengthening their human impact locally and globally through a contemporary and innovative discourse.
03
Consolidating the global standing of the Al Badr Award, and building an advanced institutional and digital infrastructure that sustains its impact and keeps it ready for the future.
The Prize
A jury of experts will choose the winners
The winners will be announced during “Al Bader Celebration”
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 and qualified artworks will be exhibited in a special exhibition
Certificates for all winners
Submitting Artwork
Last date to receive works: 31 July 2026
Physical artworks for Arabic Calligraphy and Miniature Art categories should be sent to:
Al Hilal Tower - Floor 25 - Al Badr Office
Deadline: 2:00 PM, Friday 31/07/2026.
The actual receipt date is what counts, not the shipping date.
Digital entries for Poetry, Prophetic Praise, AI Short Films, and Digital Storytelling (Reels) should be submitted through the registration system on the Al Badr Award website.
All correspondence should be directed to:
award@albdr.ae
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Winners
Winners have not been announced yet for this edition
Results will be published after judging concludes. In the meantime, you can view the previous edition's winners.
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