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THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL

DUNYA MAHLA

[MAY 6, 2026]

Beginning on Sheikh Zayed’s 108th birthday, Dunya Mahla invites the next generation to encounter the Founder’s words through music, language, and shared participation. A living cultural work carrying Sheikh Zayed’s belief in a beautiful world forward.

The Founder's Legacy

Sheikh Zayed wrote that the world is beautiful.
Six decades later, his son stood before the nation
and renewed that belief for a new generation.

Sheikh Zayed wrote that the world is beautiful.
Six decades later, his son stood before the nation and renewed that belief for a new generation.

PRESIDENT OF THE UAE

Father of the Nation
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The UAE is beautiful,
the UAE is a model"
The UAE is beautiful,
the UAE is a model"
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
March 7, 2026
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
March 7, 2026

دنيا مَ احلى وَطرْها
فيها زِهَتْ لَانوارْ

دنيا مَ احلى وَطرْها
فيها زِهَتْ لَانوارْ

Zayed saw the beauty of the world.
Mohamed carried it forward.
The next generation now inherits it.

Zayed saw the beauty of the world.
Mohamed carried it forward.
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

Your recording becomes part of the official Dunya Mahla release.

LEARN THE MELODY

LEARN THE MELODY

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.

Our Mandate

Our Mandate

Our Mandate

AIWAH® holds Observer status at the United Nations and operates under mandates to advance sustainability and SDG education through cultural, community led initiatives. Our work in the UAE is rooted in a clear belief: sustainability was foundational to Sheikh Zayed’s leadership and remains the compass for the nation’s direction today. In a society shaped by over 200 nationalities, this creates an unparalleled platform for translating sovereign values into bottom up engagement around global priorities.

AIWAH® holds Observer status at the United Nations and operates under mandates to advance sustainability and SDG education through cultural, community led initiatives. Our work in the UAE is rooted in a clear belief: sustainability was foundational to Sheikh Zayed’s leadership and remains the compass for the nation’s direction today. In a society shaped by over 200 nationalities, this creates an unparalleled platform for translating sovereign values into bottom up engagement around global priorities.

AIWAH Foundation is a UN-DESA registered organization and a United Nations Observer Entity
AIWAH Foundation is a UN-DESA registered organization and a Observer entity at the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (ECOSOC)
AIWAH Foundation is a UN-DESA registered organization
and a United Nations Observer Entity

Our Track Record

Our Track Record

Our Track Record

Projects that brought people, purpose, and public engagement together through culture.

Projects that brought people, purpose, and public engagement together through culture.

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World Expo 2020

National Anthem Orchestration

State Ceremony

World Expo 2020

National Anthem Orchestration

State Ceremony

Emarati Youth Anthem

National Community Movement

Cultural Osmosis

Emarati Youth Anthem

National Community Movement

Cultural Osmosis

Nadba Tradition

Al Shehhi Tribe, RAK

Cultural Preservation

Nadba Tradition

Al Shehhi Tribe, RAK

Cultural Preservation

National Tribute

7000 Students, 60 Nationalities

Youth Development

National Tribute

7000 Students, 60 Nationalities

Youth Development

PAST INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS

In Service of UAE 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 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 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 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 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?

Dunya Mahla is an independent cultural education initiative by AIWAH Foundation, inviting schools and communities to learn and record a musical setting inspired by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s Nabati poetry.

Who can participate?

Schools, universities, choirs, families, community groups, and individuals in the UAE and beyond.

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?

Submissions may be reviewed for inclusion in the final cultural release, school recognition materials, private institutional briefings, and impact reporting. AIWAH will only use submitted materials according to the permission granted in the form.

Is there a cost to participate?

No. Participation is free for schools and individuals. AIWAH is producing the initiative independently at no cost to participating schools.

Who is behind this project?

Dunya Mahla is produced by AIWAH Foundation Inc., the mission-driven arm of AIWAH, a cultural institution operating across Geneva and New York. AIWAH is an Observer entity at the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (ECOSOC). The project is led by AIWAH's founder Jasim Mohamed, designated UAE Expo Ambassador by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Is this an official government project?

No. Dunya Mahla is an independent AIWAH Foundation initiative. Relevant UAE institutional stakeholders are being given a respectful first look for cultural guidance before public release. No official endorsement is claimed.