Takreem

Takreem Foundation
Country
Every year the award ceremony is held in a different city around the world
RewardMemorial award
First award2010 (2010)
Final award2025
Number of laureates170 laureates (as of 2025)
Websitetakreem.org
Ricardo Karam giving his keynote in Amman, 2017.

Takreem (Arabic: تكريم) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009[1] by Ricardo Karam[2] to recognize Arab individuals or organizations for their contributions to their communities and achievements in culture, education, science, environmental studies, humanitarian services, and socio-economic development.[3][4][5][6][7]

History

Takreem officially launched at a press conference held at École supérieure des affaires (ESA), Beirut at 2009.[2]

Takreem organizes conferences, symposiums, and meetings. It offers mentorships and holds an annual Awards Ceremony celebrated in a different city every year. By showcasing achievements from the Arab world, the foundation seeks to address stereotypes about the region and promotes creativity, freedom of thought, human rights, entrepreneurship, advanced technology, and gender equality.[5][8][9]

In 2023, Takreem organized the "Shining Stars of Hope" Christmas Special, a fundraising event.[10] On May 15, 2025, the inaugural meeting of the TAKREEM Board of Trustees was held in Dubai.[11]

In 2018, Takreem launched TAKminds, an interdisciplinary think-tank bringing together thought-leaders, change-makers, and professionals.[12]

In 2019, Takreem decided to expand its activities to reach the Arab diasporas in both Americas. Takreem America was launched in 2022.[13]

Activities

Takreem organizes activities such as conferences, panel discussions, talks, and forums, in addition to its annual awards ceremony, These activities host speakers from different parts of the world who share their insights on important issues drawing on their life experiences and careers.

Conferences:

  • Successful women share their best career advice - Amman 2017
  • Arab Women Today - Dubai 2015[14]

Panel discussions:

  • Refugees and the Regional and Global Response to Forced Migration - Geneva 2022 [15]
  • They are Shaping the World's Agenda - London 2019 [16]

TAKminds:

  • The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing - Beirut 2023 [17]

Takreem America

In 2019, Takreem established a branch in the United States[18][19][20][21][22]

References

  1. ↑ "Takreem awards launched to fight negative Arab stereotypes". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  2. 1 2 Henourd, Carla (21 May 2009). "Ricardo Karam, tenues de soirée". L'Orient le Jour. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  3. ↑ "Souhayr Belhassen, FIDH President, is Arab Woman of the Year". International Federation for Human Rights. FIDH. Archived from the original on 2019-04-22. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
  4. ↑ Toumi, Habib (28 October 2010). "10 outstanding Arabs to get achievement awards". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  5. 1 2 Dupire, Camille. "Arab world is 'alive and setting excellence examples' — Takreem". Jordan Times. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  6. ↑ "Takreem Awards advisory board meets in Beirut". Albawaba. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  7. ↑ "Dr. Hwalla Receives the Takreem 'Excellence in Education' Award 2017". American University of Beirut. AUB. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  8. ↑ Johnson, Sarah. "ANN: Arab American National Museum Earns Prestigious Arab World Honor". H-NET. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  9. ↑ East, Havas PR Middle (2015-11-18). "TAKREEM – Inspiring Generations". GoDubai.com. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  10. ↑ "Takreem America to host 'Shining Stars of Hope' event to help Lebanon's struggling artists". arabnews. 20 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "Takreem's Dubai gala celebrates 15 years of Arab excellence and humanitarian impact". L'Orient Today. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Laha Magazine. "Takreem announced TakMinds in kuwait".
  13. ↑ "ريكاردو كرم: «تكريم» تجارب عربية في المهجر". الأخبار (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  14. ↑ للإعلام, الوكالة الوطنية (2023-05-19). ""تكريم" اختارت الفائزين لسنة 2023". الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  15. ↑ Agency, National News (2022-05-25). "TAKREEM gathers Global Thought and Action Leaders for an Insightful Debate on Forced Migration and Refugee Rights". National News Agency (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  16. ↑ TimesAdmin (2019-05-16). "TAKREEM Foundation selects this year's laureates". TimesKuwait. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  17. ↑ Agency, National News (2023-10-16). "TAKREEM Foundation hosts the TAKminds Forum titled "The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing", in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung at the Charles Corm Foundation". National News Agency (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  18. ↑ "Egyptian presence wins prestigious awards for Rawya Mansour, Al-Suwaidi and Ghabbour". Sbisiali. 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  19. ↑ "Article on El Balad". El Balad. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  20. ↑ "Article on El Balad". El Balad. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  21. ↑ "Article on Her News". Her News. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "Article on Al Masry Al Youm". Al Masry Al Youm. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
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