Mohammed Al Murr
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | محمد المر |
| Writing | 12 short story collections; journalism collected in several books |
| Current roles | Chairman, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation; Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award |
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM): Abu Dhabi International Book Fair names Mohammed Al Murr first Emirati Pioneers honouree (7 September 2026)1
Writing and journalism
Al Murr's stories trace how UAE society changed. His newspaper articles have been collected into several books, two of which were chosen for UAE university courses. He served as editor-in-chief of Al Bayan and, according to WAM, of Gulf Times.1
Cultural institutions
- Chairman, Cultural and Scientific Association (NADWA), founded in 1987
- Head of the Dubai Cultural Council, 2004
- Helped establish the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, 2008
- Chairman, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM): Abu Dhabi International Book Fair names Mohammed Al Murr first Emirati Pioneers honouree (7 September 2026)1
He also collects rare manuscripts, art and contemporary Arabic calligraphy, and has documented the history of postal services in the UAE and Oman. In September 2026 the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair made him the first honouree of its Emirati Pioneers initiative.1
Sources
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.