Scientific research is considered the prime keystone for the development of the basic sciences which led to enormous advancement of methods and techniques that contributed to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and health challenges.

The International Awards are considered one of the prestigious medical awards aiming for honoring the scientists and researchers for their efforts done for developing the medical services all over the world.

The International Awards contains 3 categories:

The Grand Hamdan International Award honors quality and dedication to the alleviation of the sufferings of humanity through research and exemplary service.

The selection of the winner in this category depends on a breakthrough in his research portfolio that impacts healthcare delivery; development of novel surgical devices, techniques, and new therapies that improve the mortality and morbidity rates related to a particular disease.

Universities, research centers, institutions, and individual scientists are encouraged to submit a nomination for this award.

Rules and Regulations:

• One or more individuals who worked together to produce the nominated work can apply for the Award.
• A review article(not exceeding 5000 words) shall be published in the Hamdan Medical Journal (un-awarded work will also be published)
• The winner shall deliver a lecture on the topic at the "Dubai International Conference for Medical Sciences" scheduled to be held in parallel to the ceremony and shall submit an abstract of his/her lecture and also a print version of the lecture not more than 1500 words, which will be included in the Proceedings of the Conference.
• Nomination papers/work submitted to the Executive Office shall not be returned, whether or not the nominee wins the Award.
• The Executive office the Award reserves the right to grant the award to more than one person in the appropriate category and also reserves the right to change or alter any conditions without stating any reasons.
• The nomination will not be accepted if it does not meet all the above conditions.
• The nomination file must contain the following:
  1. Nominee name
  2. Nominating body
  3. Nomination letter: A letter of nomination from the Nominating body supporting the nomination.
  4. Nominated work: Description of the nominee’s work; highlight aspects of the work that indicate its relevance to the award objectives. Submitted work must be original
  5. Justification: Evidence showing that the nominee’s work is scientifically outstanding, original and has had substantially benefited humanity. Include all supporting evidence such as copies of peer reviews, external reports, other relevant publications and citations.
  6. Awards & recognitions if any: Previous awards, honors, received by the nominee/ nominated work (Please state the name, nature, source, and date of each.
  7. Article : A review article on the nominated work (not exceeding 5000 words). A letter transferring copyright to the Hamdan Medical Journal and signed by all authors should accompany the article.
  8. Curriculum Vitae: Details of the nominee's academic background, experience and previous positions, and listing all published work.
  9. Color photographs of the nominee
  10. A write up on the nominee and his work: Profile of the nominee should not exceeding 1500 words.
• The winner's name(s) shall be announced in a press conference to be held in Dubai and the Award will be presented in an official ceremony also to be held in Dubai
• The winner shall be provided with a return business class air ticket, accommodation and visa (if required) to attend the Award Presentation Ceremony and Conference.
• The Award shall consist of:
  • A trophy with the winner's name.
  • A certificate in the winner's name.

Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence is an award given to 3 different individuals each in a selected field of medicine. It has been established to honor and recognize the contributions of distinguished researchers whose works have positively affected thousands of lives globally.

Each winner is honored for the innovative methods and research that resulted in novel approaches and discoveries which have made an enormous impact in their fields.

Rules and Regulations:

• One or more individuals who worked together in a nominated work can apply for the Award.
• A review article (not exceeding 5000 words) shall be published in the Hamdan Medical Journal (un-awarded work will also be published)
• The winner shall deliver a lecture on the topic at the "Dubai International Conference for Medical Sciences" scheduled to be held in parallel to the ceremony and shall submit an abstract of his/her lecture and also a print version of the lecture not more than 1500 words, which will be included in the Proceedings of the Conference.
• Nomination papers/work submitted to the Executive Office shall not be returned, whether or not the nominee wins the Award
• The Executive Office of the Award reserves the right to grant the award to more than one person in the appropriate category and also reserves the right to change or alter any conditions without stating any reasons.
• The nomination will not be accepted if it does not meet all the above conditions
• The nomination file must contain the following:
  1. Nominee name
  2. Nominating body
  3. Nominating letter: A letter of nomination from the Nominating body supporting the nomination.
  4. Nominated work: Description of the nominee’s work; highlight aspects of the work that indicate its relevance to the award objectives. Submitted work must be original
  5. Justification: Evidence showing that the nominee’s work is scientifically outstanding, original and has had substantially benefited humanity. Include all supporting evidence such as copies of peer reviews, external reports, other relevant publications and citations.
  6. Awards & recognitions if any: Previous awards, honors, received by the nominee/ nominated work (Please state the name, nature, source, and date of each.
  7. Article : A review article on the nominated work (not exceeding 5000 words). A letter transferring copyright to the Hamdan Medical Journal and signed by all authors should accompany the article.
  8. Curriculum Vitae: Details of the nominee's academic background, experience and previous positions, and listing all published work.
  9. Color photographs of the nominee
  10. A write up on the nominee and his work: Profile of the nominee should not exceeding 1500 words. The winner's name(s) shall be announced in a Press conference to be held in Dubai and the Award shall be presented in an official ceremony also to be held in Dubai. The winners shall be provided with return business class ticket, accommodation and visa (if required) to attend the Award Presentation Ceremony & Conference.
• The Award shall consist of:
  • A trophy with the winner's name.
  • A certificate in the winner's name.

Care about promoting the health care level in the Arab world and encouraging distinguished educational and service foundations and outstanding scientists in order to develop their skills and enhance the service standards, this award was allocated to enable them to conform with international standards and compete effectively with other international institutions and organizations.

The Arab World Awards contains 2 categories:

Rules and Regulations:

• Medical Institutions or Centres from Arab countries nominated by recognized medical organizations/ individuals or groups shall be considered for the Award.
• Each organization or individual shall nominate a maximum of 3 institutions.
• Institutions or Centres with a proven track record and in the forefront of innovations in research, education and health services shall be considered.
• The Executive Office of the Award reserves the right to grant the award to more than one person in the appropriate category and also reserves the right to change or alter any conditions without stating any reasons.
• The nomination will not be accepted if it does not meet the all conditions
• The nomination file must contain the following:
  1. Institution/Centre name
  2. Nominating body
  3. Nomination letter: A letter from the Nominating body supporting the nomination. The letter shall state the detailed profile of the institution/Centre to include its background, services provided, important research work published and list of prominent individuals trained at the institution.
  4. Justification: Evidence showing that the nominated institution is outstanding and has significantly contributed to the medical development in the Arab World. Include all supporting evidence such as official and external reports.
  5. The Institution / Centre profile
  6. Awards & recognitions if any: Previous awards, honors, received by the nominated institute (Please state the name, nature, source, and date of each.
  7. High definition logo of the organization
  8. Photos related to the organization, and the department
  9. A write up: The Profile of the Institution/Centre should not be less than 1500 words and do not exceed 2000 words
• The winning institution's name(s) shall be announced in a Press conference to be held in Dubai and the Award shall be presented in an official ceremony also to be held in Dubai
• The winning institution's representative shall be provided with a return business class air ticket, accommodation and visa to attend the Award Presentation Ceremony.
• The Award shall consist of:
• A trophy in the winning institution's name.
  1. A certificate in the winning institution's name.
  2. A sum of AED four hundred fifty thousands (AED 450,000)

The deadline for submissions: 31st December 2021.

Based on the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Patron of the Award, to support and encourage all working parties in the medical field in the United Arab Emirates, whether institutions or individuals aiming at promoting the provided medical services, the Award was keen to allocate awards to honor all the medical system categories in UAE including distinguished medical personalities and institutions as well as the important medical researches.

The United Arab Emirates Awards contains 3 categories:

This Award is for an outstanding clinical department in the public sector, which has provided exemplary medical services/care to the people of the United Arab Emirates.

The prize amount is AED Seven hundred thousand (AED 700,000) to be awarded equally to two departments.

Rules and Regulations:

• Only the clinical departments of hospitals or medical centres in the public sector shall have provided five years or more of service to healthcare delivery in the UAE are eligible to nominate for this award.
• All public sector hospitals & medical centres can nominate a maximum of two departments
• The nomination should indicate how the Award will be disbursed by the winning nominee
• The Executive Office of the Award reserves the right to grant the award to more than one person in the appropriate category and also reserves the right to change or alter any conditions without stating any reasons.
• The nomination will not be accepted if it does not meet all the conditions.
• The nomination file must fulfil the following
  1. Nominee name
  2. Nominating body
  3. Nomination letter: A letter of recommendation/ nomination from the hospital director is necessary, to support the nomination. Describe how the department is outstanding and has made a significant contribution to healthcare in the United Arab Emirates
  4. Justification: Evidence showing the department role in the delivery of healthcare services to the public.
  5. Awards & recognitions if any: Previous awards, honours or recognition received (name, nature, source, and dates of each award).
  6. The department Profile: A detailed profile of the department، which includes the details of staff and name of the head of the department, who has provided outstanding leadership in clinical care and medical sciences consistent with the mission of the institution/hospital. Information is sought regarding the number of patients, services provided, achievements, coordination and collaboration with other departments and public/patient relations. Evidence to substantiate that the nominated department is outstanding is essential. Detailed review of significant research carried out by members of staff of the department, with accompanying documented evidence (list of significant presentations, published papers).
  7. The nomination should indicate how the award money would be dispersed by the winning nominee.
  8. High definition logo of the organization.
  9. Photos related to the organization, and the department
  10. A write up: Nominee’s profile should not be less than 1500 words and not exceeding 2000 words.
• The winner(s) shall be announced in a Press conference to be held in Dubai. The Award shall be presented to the department's head in an official ceremony also to be held in Dubai
• The Award shall consist of:
  1. A trophy in the successful department's name.
  2. A certificate in the successful department's name
  3. A certificate in the name of the department’s head
  4. A total of AED three hundred fifty thousand (AED 350, 000).

The deadline for submissions: 31st December 2021.

1. The Hamdan Award for a best research conducted in the UAE and published or accepted for publication in the Hamdan Medical Journal.
2. The Hamdan Award for a best research conducted outside the UAE and published or accepted for publication in the Hamdan Medical Journal.