Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has been awarded the Diamond Award for Excellence in Culture by the Asociación Española del Lujo (Luxury Spain), the highest distinction presented annually by the organisation.
Sheikha Latifa is the only woman from the Arab region among this year’s 25 global honourees, recognised for her vision, leadership, and contributions to advancing culture as a cornerstone of human progress and international dialogue.
The award was presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Béatrice d’Orléans and Cristina Martín Blasi, Presidents and Founders of the Asociación Española del Lujo, during a ceremony held at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid. Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, accepted the honour on behalf of Sheikha Latifa.
The International Luxury Awards – Diamonds of Excellence gathered 25 global leaders this year, including Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, and 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 promotes Spanish excellence across gastronomy, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and tourism. Its Diamond Award for Excellence acknowledges global leaders for their cultural legacy, innovation, and commitment to humanistic values.
