Takreem
| Takreem Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Country | Every year the award ceremony is held in a different city around the world
|
| Reward | Memorial award |
| First award | 2010 |
| Final award | 2025 |
| Number of laureates | 170 laureates (as of 2025) |
| Website | takreem |
Takreem (Arabic: تكريم) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009[1] by Ricardo Karam[2] to recognize Arab individuals or organizations for their contributions to their communities and achievements in culture, education, science, environmental studies, humanitarian services, and socio-economic development.[3][4][5][6][7]
History
Takreem was launched by Ricardo Karam in 2009.[2]
Takreem organizes conferences, symposiums, and meetings to counter stereotypes about the Arab world.[5][8]
In 2023, Takreem organized the "Shining Stars of Hope" Christmas Special, a fundraising event.[9] On May 15, 2025, the inaugural meeting of the TAKREEM Board of Trustees was held in Dubai.[10]
Activities
Takreem organizes activities such as conferences, panel discussions, talks, and forums, in addition to its annual awards ceremony.
Takreem America
In 2019, Takreem established a branch in the United States[11][12][13][14][15]
References
- ^ "Takreem awards launched to fight negative Arab stereotypes". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ a b Henourd, Carla (21 May 2009). "Ricardo Karam, tenues de soirée". L'Orient le Jour. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Souhayr Belhassen, FIDH President, is Arab Woman of the Year". International Federation for Human Rights. FIDH. Archived from the original on 2019-04-22. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ Toumi, Habib (28 October 2010). "10 outstanding Arabs to get achievement awards". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ a b Dupire, Camille. "Arab world is 'alive and setting excellence examples' — Takreem". Jordan Times. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Takreem Awards advisory board meets in Beirut". Albawaba. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Hwalla Receives the Takreem 'Excellence in Education' Award 2017". American University of Beirut. AUB. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Johnson, Sarah. "ANN: Arab American National Museum Earns Prestigious Arab World Honor". H-NET. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Takreem America to host 'Shining Stars of Hope' event to help Lebanon's struggling artists". arabnews. 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Takreem's Dubai gala celebrates 15 years of Arab excellence and humanitarian impact". L'Orient Today. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ^ "Egyptian presence wins prestigious awards for Rawya Mansour, Al-Suwaidi and Ghabbour". Sbisiali. 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ^ "Article on El Balad". El Balad. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ^ "Article on El Balad". El Balad. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ^ "Article on Her News". Her News. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ^ "Article on Al Masry Al Youm". Al Masry Al Youm. Retrieved 14 May 2026.