Arab Hope Maker to be crowned in grand Dubai ceremony

Thursday, 20 February 2020 11:06

The grand finale of the region’s largest initiative to honour philanthropic efforts will take place in Dubai on Thursday.

The third edition of the AED 1 million Arab Hope Makers award has drawn a whopping 92,000 entries from 38 countries.

The winner will be crowned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in a special ceremony at the Coca-Cola Arena.

This year’s finale has been transformed into a variety show at Coca Cola Arena to be headlined by acclaimed artists, authors and social media influencers.

There are five finalists and the winner will be based on audience vote.

The show’s proceeds will go towards the construction of the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Egypt.

.@HHShkMohd will crown the @ArabHopeMakers' winner 2020 in a grand variety show to take place tomorrow at the @cocacolaarena Dubai. The grand final show, expected to attract 12,000 attendees.https://t.co/iLpe60ND5X pic.twitter.com/TbC63cRX6D
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 19, 2020

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