Eligible candidates should be business owners of a large or small enterprise, who are less than
35 years of age at the time of the award ceremony.

•  Epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit, showing dedication, ambition, innovativeness,
  and perseverance.
• Conceives a new and cutting-edge venture that has yet to be explored in the given
  context.
•  Devises a sustainable business model, containing elements of: diversified funding,
  scalability, and consistent growth rates.
• Pursues a venture that has a profound social impact, offering a model of unconventional
  yet meaningful change to target populations.
•  Designs a venture that has a positive effect on the local economy, stimulating local
  growth and job creation.
•  Heads a venture that is independent and autonomous from other organizations or
  affiliations.

Stands at the forefront of ground-breaking research or inventions in fields such as
medicine, physics, chemistry, biotechnology, mathematics, and information technology
that have a global impact.

• Pursues original research queries that challenge and address gaps in global knowledge.
•  Fosters and supports emerging talents in science and technology through innovative
  programming and instruction.
•  Is devoted to the advancement of science and technology throughout the Arab region
  and worldwide, realizing global initiatives and partnerships.

• Combats climate change and rapid population growth, using an interdisciplinary
  approach to supply original and creative solutions.
• Pioneers and implements initiatives in renewable energy technology (e.g. solar, wind,
  hydro, and nuclear).
• Enacts policy recommendations to reduce pollution, waste, and consumerism in
  general.
• Designs effective economic incentives for individuals and organizations to adopt more
  environment-friendly practices.
• Initiates grassroots movements to promote good practices and empower citizens to
  address environmental concerns and change behavior.
• Responds and helps prevent environmental disasters through smart and sustainable
  development, targeting hotspots and vulnerable communities.
• Spearheads conservation efforts to protect land, wildlife, and plants, especially
  targeting endangered species.
• Promotes sustainable agriculture, construction, and urban planning (e.g. eco-friendly
  irrigation systems, regulations for LED certified buildings, and green roofs).

• Has established herself as an intellectual leader, innovator, and social change agent.
• Has achieved notable success in her respective field of expertise despite adversity.
• Acts as a positive force and role model for other Arab women in the region and
  worldwide.
• Elevates the position of women in society in one of the following categories:
  • Women and children in poverty.
  • Education and vocational training for women and girls.
  • Women in small business, especially relating to agriculture and rural industries.
  • Women empowerment in politics.
  • Gender equality and human rights.
  • Maternal and neonatal health, as well as increasing accessibility to healthcare
    for all women.
  • Women in the tech industry.
  • Greater visibility of women in the media.
  • Women in competitive sports.

• Fosters curiosity, learning, critical thinking, and analytical skills in the classroom that
  carry over to the outside world and encourage healthy decision-making among youth.
• Actively engages and mentors students, providing them with a stable role model and
  the tools they need to succeed.
• Strives to increase the quality of education, improve learning environments, and raise
  literacy rates on a micro-level.
• Works to modernize the educational system on a macro-level (e.g. developmental
  policies, reform strategies, and teaching philosophy).
• Demonstrates leadership qualities (e.g. in communication, methods, and values) and an
  openness to progressive learning tools that positively influence other educators in the
  region and worldwide.
• Conducts cutting edge research examining the education system to find appropriate,
  science-based solutions for schools and universities regionally or internationally.
• Promotes students ‘civic and democratic values stressing their rights and
  responsibilities.
• Possesses a high level of self-awareness and competence in education, following ethical
  and legal parameters established by the governing body.

• Spearheads creative and effective initiatives to target humanitarian, development, and
  social issues, such as: poverty, illiteracy, disease, child labor, rehabilitation of the
  mentally or physically impaired, and welfare programs for the elderly.
• Motivates community members, especially the youth, to participate and show initiative
  in humanitarian activities.
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment through philanthropic, volunteer, and
  consultation work with civil society organizations in social development.
• Leads by example, assuming considerable civic and charitable responsibility.
• Effectively mobilizes individuals, resources and civil society organizations behind a
  cause that quantifiably improves Arab communities (e.g. fundraising, number of
  potential investors, and number of completed programs).

• Has achieved remarkable cultural recognition in the last two years in the following
  fields: literature, cinema, theatre, music, dance, painting, sculpture, design, typography,
  performance art, fashion, and architecture.
• Promotes the region’s cultural profile throughout the globe.
• Engages in new and innovative forms of expression, which provide a better
  understanding of ourselves and the world.
• Influences socio-cultural movements and other artists by giving greater exposure to and
  interacting with Arab communities.
• Brings marginalized and misunderstood communities to the global stage, using art to
  challenge social norms and injustice.
• Supports the arts through innovative fundraising and programming with proven
  examples of success.
• Has emerged as a prominent and respected member on the Arab cultural community.

• Volunteers leadership and resources to selflessly advance and reform the Arab world,
  focusing on initiatives such as: societal values, cultural heritage conservation, good
  governance, health, education, income and gender equality, and human rights.
• Promotes and facilitates the exchange of ideas regionally and globally to bridge cultural
  and sectarian divides in the Arab world and beyond.
• Advocates Arab excellence in TAKREEM’s eight other categories: entrepreneurship,
  science and technology, culture, education, humanitarian and civic services, female and
  corporate leadership.
• Is well-regarded as a scholar and positive change agent for the Arab world and has
  made a significant impact on the region.