Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed honoured with Diamond Award for Excellence in Culture

Dubai: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has received the Diamond Award for Excellence in Culture, the highest honour presented annually by the Asociación Española del Lujo (Luxury Spain).

Sheikha Latifa is the only woman from the Arab region to be recognised among this year’s international honourees. The award celebrates her visionary leadership, cultural advocacy, and her efforts in positioning culture as a driver of human progress, dialogue, and global connection.

The award was presented by Princess Béatrice d’Orléans and Cristina Martín Blasi, Presidents and Founders of the Asociación Española del Lujo, during a ceremony held in Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid. Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, received the honour on behalf of Sheikha Latifa.

The prestigious accolade acknowledges individuals and organisations that make outstanding contributions to art, heritage, and cultural development worldwide. Under Sheikha Latifa’s leadership, Dubai has strengthened its position as a leading global cultural destination, fostering creativity and innovation while preserving its rich Emirati heritage.

The International Luxury Awards – Diamonds of Excellence brought together 25 distinguished leaders from around the world, including Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, as well as representatives from the United Nations, Elie Saab, Mobile World Congress, the World Economic Forum, Chopard, and the Kering Group.

Founded in 2010, the Asociación Española del Lujo advances Spanish excellence across gastronomy, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and tourism. Its Diamond Award for Excellence recognises leaders worldwide for their cultural legacy, innovation, and commitment to humanistic values.