For the past decade, TAKREEM Foundation has been honoring Arab achievers who have excelled in their field and inspired others in their quest for cultural, educational, scientific, environmental, humanitarian, social and economic excellence. TAKREEM highlights and promotes a favorable Arab identity that counters the negative narratives eclipsing the Arab world and welcomes all individuals or institutions, irrespective of gender, religion, or origin. TAKREEM held its annual Jury Board Meeting in London, chaired by Paul Salem, to select this year’s Laureates whose names are to be disclosed during the Foundation’s upcoming annual Awards Ceremony on the 9th of next November. TAKREEM’s Jury Board includes Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo,Princess Alia Tabbaa, Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Khaled Janahi, Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi, Paula Al Askari, Fadumo Dayib, Emile Haddad,  Shwan Taha,  Rafik Ben Ayed, Raja Sidawi, Maha Kaddoura, HE Hilal Al Sayer and, HE Farida Allaghi.