HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has made an important announcement on Saturday. He said that he will honor Arab Hope Makers at a ceremony to be held at Coca-Cola Arena on February 15, 2026. This is the sixth edition of this initiative, which aims to recognize people who have performed selfless service in the Arab world.
When and where will the program take place?
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum informed via social media that he will personally crown the winners. The grand ceremony will take place on Sunday, 15 February 2026 at the Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai. Doors for the event will typically open at 4:00 pm and the show is expected to start at 5:00 pm.
How much amount will the winner get?
In this initiative, the top ranking ‘Hope Makers’ are given financial assistance to further strengthen their humanitarian service. The main winner will be awarded a prize of AED 1 million (approximately 1 million dirhams). According to official figures, a total of 15,802 nominations were received this year from across the Arab world. More than 3.35 lakh people have participated since its launch in 2017.
Important rules of ticket and entry
Some important rules have been made to participate in this program:
ticket special platinum list Are available through and the starting price has been around AED 50. for admission Emirates ID Or it may be necessary to show valid identification. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Tickets are also mandatory for children above 12 months. Once you enter the arena, you will not be allowed to go out and come inside again.












