Sheikh Nasser bin Abdullah

Shaikh Nasser bin Abdullah Al Zaabi was awarded the prize in recognition of his outstanding work in Service to Islam, which included, his efforts in philanthropic and relief work through his membership in a number of charitable associations and institutions and his organization and attendance of conferences, forums and seminars on charitable work. The outcome of these endeavors contributed to the creation of a number of Islamic centers, schools, training centers, hospitals, and dispensaries, in addition to providing care to thousands of orphans, digging hundreds of artesian wells, building a number of dams, launching agricultural projects, and supporting many vulnerable communities in Africa. His presidency of the Permanent Council of the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), a subsidiary institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). During his presidency, the ISF went through an expansion and diversification of its activities, benefitting Muslim peoples who suffer from diseases, epidemics, and disasters.