HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Congratulates Architect Sahel Al Hiyari
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated architect Sahel Al Hiyari, the winner of Great Arab Minds Award in Architecture and Design category for 2024.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid posted via his X account:
“Congratulations to the winner of Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category for 2024, architect Sahel Al Hiyari.”
Mohammed bin Rashid: “Sahel Al Hiyari presents designs that blend tradition and modernity.”
His Highness added:
“From Jordan, where he drew inspiration from the beauty of nature and the depth of heritage, architect Sahel Al Hiyari presents designs that blend tradition and modernity.
As well as identity and nature.
He has excelled in many distinguished architectural projects.
He also taught architecture, presented research, and exhibited his work at the most prominent universities in the world.”
His Highness emphasized:
“The Arab world possesses a great heritage in the field of architecture…
Our architectural projects in every Arab country tell the stories of civilization and the status we have built over history.”
About Architect Sahel Al Hiyari, the Winner of Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design
The Great Arab Minds Award in Architecture & Design for 2024 is awarded to Sahel Al Hiyari, Architect and Urban Designer.
Due to his pioneering contributions to modern Arab architecture.
Renowned for blending contemporary design with traditional architectural elements, Al Hiyari creates spaces that balance heritage, modernity, and nature.
His projects emphasize sensitivity to local context and sustainability.
By using local materials and techniques, preserving natural resources while enhancing cultural identity.
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His innovative designs reflect a strong connection to nature and the region’s geography.
In addition to his architectural work, Al Hiyari has contributed research on contemporary architecture and has taught at the American University of Beirut, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Harvard University, and Columbia University.
