Ahmed AL Hahsemi

Ahmed Al Hashemi is a 14-year-old Emirati pianist and composer with autism, known for his extraordinary musical talent. His abilities extend beyond playing global musical pieces and composing original works—he possesses a rare skill to recognize piano notes without looking at them, a talent found in only one in millions.

Ahmed has achieved numerous groundbreaking milestones, including being the first Emirati and Arab child to receive an award from UNESCO in Paris. He also became the first Emirati/Arab child to receive the Mother Teresa Award. In addition, he is the first Emirati child to obtain the ABRSM Grade 7 Certificate with distinction in piano from the Royal British University.

Ahmed is also the first Emirati/Gulf child to perform musical concerts outside the UAE and to compose award-winning musical pieces. Throughout his young career, he has won multiple international music awards and competitions, solidifying his place as a unique and gifted artist in the global music community.