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THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL

DUNYA MAHLA

[MAY 6, 2026]

On Sheikh Zayed's 108th birthday, this cultural work invites the next generation to inherit the wisdom of the UAE's Founding Father, who did not only dream of a beautiful world, he built one.

55 SCHOOLS FOR UAE's 55th

"دنيا محلا وطرها
فيها زهت الانوار"

"دنيا محلا وطرها
فيها زهت الانوار"

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

On March 7, 2026, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
stood before the nation and said:

'The UAE is beautiful, the UAE is a role model,'


Sheikh Zayed wrote that the world is beautiful.
His son, six decades later, made the UAE into that living proof.

On March 7, 2026,
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
stood before the nation and said:

'The UAE is beautiful, the UAE is a role model,'


Sheikh Zayed wrote that the world is beautiful.
His son, six decades later, made the UAE into that living proof.

Zayed ignited the flame.
Mohamed protected it.
The next generation now inherits it.

Zayed ignited the flame.
Mohamed protected it.
The next generation now inherits it.

Zayed ignited the flame.
Mohamed protected it.
The next generation now inherits it.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

LEARN

Access the phonetic transliteration and listen until the words are yours.

RECORD

Record alone, with your class, or with your school. Every voice counts.

SUBMIT

You join the next generation inheriting Sheikh Zayed's words.

Listen to the Demo

Listen to the Demo

Listen to this vocal guide to learn the lines before recording your voice for submission.

Listen to this vocal guide to learn the lines before recording your voice for submission.

IN SERVICE OF UAE'S NATIONAL PRIORITIES

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CULTURAL PRESERVATION

CULTURAL PRESERVATION

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CULTURAL PRESERVATION

Nabati poetry is a living oral tradition at risk of becoming archived text. When a child learns to sing the Founder's words, the tradition lives. In service of the Ministry of Culture's mandate for heritage preservation.
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CULTURAL PRESERVATION

Nabati poetry is a living oral tradition at risk of becoming archived text. When a child learns to sing the Founder's words, the tradition lives. In service of the Ministry of Culture's mandate for heritage preservation.
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INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION

INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION

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INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION

Phonetic transliteration means Arabic is not a barrier. Every child participates on equal terms. In service of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, and the UAE's mandate for an inclusive society.
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INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION

Phonetic transliteration means Arabic is not a barrier. Every child participates on equal terms. In service of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, and the UAE's mandate for an inclusive society.

SOCIAL COHESION

SOCIAL COHESION

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SOCIAL COHESION

Shared participation in a cultural act is one of the few forces that builds belonging across difference. In service of the "Proud of the UAE" campaign.
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SOCIAL COHESION

Shared participation in a cultural act is one of the few forces that builds belonging across difference. In service of the "Proud of the UAE" campaign.

MENTAL WELLBEING

MENTAL WELLBEING

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MENTAL WELLBEING

Singing is a documented therapeutic act, proven to reduce anxiety and strengthen resilience. In service of the UAE National Policy for the Promotion of Mental Health and the WHO framework for community wellbeing.
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MENTAL WELLBEING

Singing is a documented therapeutic act, proven to reduce anxiety and strengthen resilience. In service of the UAE National Policy for the Promotion of Mental Health and the WHO framework for community wellbeing.

NATIONAL IDENTITY

NATIONAL IDENTITY

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NATIONAL IDENTITY

When children learn the founder's poem, Emirati identity becomes something lived and celebrated In service of the National Identity Strategy for generational inheritance.
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NATIONAL IDENTITY

When children learn the founder's poem, Emirati identity becomes something lived and celebrated In service of the National Identity Strategy for generational inheritance.

THE FOUNDING FATHER

Father of the Nation
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A nation's greatest investment lies in building generations of educated and knowledgeable youth."
H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

FAQ

FAQ

What is Dunya Mahla?

A musical setting of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Nabati poem, releasing on his 108th birthday, May 6, 2026. Schools, universities, and communities across the UAE are invited to learn the chorus and carry the Founder's words forward.

Who can participate?

Any school, university, community group, family, or individual across the UAE and beyond. There is no age requirement and no musical experience needed.

How do we submit our recording?

Download the chorus guide from this page, record your group or voice singing it, and upload through the submission form. Audio and video both accepted.

What happens to our recording?

All submissions become part of the official Dunya Mahla release. Participating schools and groups are named in the credits, and the collected recordings form a cultural record that will be shared with institutional partners and UAE leadership.

Is there a cost to participate?

None. Participation is completely free. Dunya Mahla is produced by AIWAH as a cultural gift to the UAE.

Who is behind this project?

Dunya Mahla is produced by AIWAH Foundation Inc., the mission-driven arm of AIWAH, a cultural institution across Geneva, New York, and Dubai. AIWAH is an Observer entity at the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (ECOSOC). The project is led by AIWAH's founder, UAE Expo Ambassador Jasim Mohamed.

BE A PART OF IT
Your voice becomes part of UAE history.
Sheikh Zayed's words, carried forward by yours.
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BE A PART OF IT
Your voice becomes part of UAE history.
Sheikh Zayed's words, carried on by yours.
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BE A PART OF IT
Your voice becomes part of UAE history.
Sheikh Zayed's words, carried forward by yours.
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