Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri will chair the restructured board tasked with honoring philanthropic and social contributions across the emirate.
DUBAI, Oct. 14, 2026 : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decision No. (25) of 2026 on Wednesday, appointing a new Board of Trustees for the Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service.
The decree names Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, as Chairman of the Board. The Director-General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai will serve as Vice Chairman.
The board brings together senior administrators and public service figures to oversee the evaluation and conferring of honors under the initiative. Members appointed under the decision include Saeed Mohammed Harib Al Falahi, Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri, Ahmed Majid Al Badwawi, Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, and Hend Mohammed Fekri.
The panel also includes an official representative from Dubai’s Community Development Authority alongside the Secretary-General of the Award.
The Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service honors individuals, private enterprises, and community institutions that commit personal resources, expertise, and time toward social welfare projects within Dubai. The program recognizes contributions in social development, community care, philanthropy, and humanitarian work across the emirate.
Decision No. (25) of 2026 enters into force on its date of issuance and will appear in the Official Gazette.
