GLOBAL RATNA AWARD FOR DR. AMANULLA VADAKKANGARA

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Doha : Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara, a distinguished author, multilingual journalist, academician, and the CEO of Media Plus, Doha, has been conferred with the prestigious Global Ratna Award, instituted by the Malayalee Festival Federation. The award recognizes his extraordinary and unparalleled contribution to literature, language education, media, and community service at a global level.

Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara has achieved a rare and historic milestone by becoming the first expatriate author to publish 100 books in multiple languages, a feat he accomplished last month. This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to his lifelong dedication to knowledge dissemination, cross-cultural communication, and literary excellence.

The Global Ratna Award will be formally presented to Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara at a grand and glittering ceremony scheduled to be held on 2nd January 2026 at the Crowned Plaza Hotel, Cochin. The event is expected to witness the presence of eminent personalities from the fields of literature, education, media, arts, and socio-cultural organizations, along with distinguished guests from India and abroad.

Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara is internationally acclaimed for his pioneering work in Spoken Arabic education, having authored several landmark books that have transformed Arabic language learning for non-native speakers. His innovative teaching methods and user-friendly publications have benefitted thousands of students across the globe. He is widely acknowledged as a visionary educator who played a pivotal role in introducing Arabic as a second language in Indian schools in Qatar, a move that later expanded to almost all Indian schools in the country.

In addition to his academic and literary pursuits, Dr. Amanulla is a well-respected media professional and entrepreneur. As the Founder and CEO of Media Plus, one of Doha’s leading advertising and event management companies, he has successfully blended creativity with professionalism, leaving a lasting impact on the media and branding landscape of the Gulf region. He is also the Founder and Chief Editor of the Qatar Business Card Directory, recognized as one of the most powerful marketing tools in the region.

Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara’s contributions have been acknowledged earlier with several prestigious honors, including the CH Muhammed Koya Award, Pravasi Bharati Kerala Award, Mea Market Award, Calicut University Awards, and the URF Award, among others. His motivational work Vijayamanthrangal, available as books, podcasts, and radio broadcasts, has inspired countless listeners and readers worldwide.

The Global Ratna Award adds yet another golden chapter to his illustrious career, celebrating not only his literary productivity but also his role as a cultural ambassador who has consistently worked to bridge languages, communities, and nations.

The Malayalee Festival Federation stated that the award is a recognition of Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara’s exceptional global impact, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and exemplary service to society, making him a true “Ratna” (gem) of the global Malayalee community.