H.E. Humaid Bin Nasser Al Owais, the Former UAE Minister of  Electricity and Water, made  a donation of AED 5 Million for the first endowed professorship in Arabic language. The Humaid Bin Nasser Al Owais Professorship in Arabic Language will make it possible for a scholar to focus on topics related to the Arabic language. His Excellency is a well respected business leader and philanthropist. He was the Chairman of Dubai Development Company and is currently a member of the board of trustees of the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation.