Ahmed Al Hashemi

Emirati Autistic at .

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Ahmed Al Hashemi is a 14-year-old Emirati pianist and composer with an extraordinary musical talent. Diagnosed with autism, he possesses a rare ability to recognize piano notes without looking at them—an exceptional skill found in only one in millions.

Ahmed has achieved numerous milestones in the world of music, making history as:

• The first Emirati/Arab child to receive an award from UNESCO in Paris.

• The first Emirati/Arab child to be honored with the Mother Teresa Award.

• The first Emirati child to earn an ABRSM Grade 7 Certificate with distinction from the Royal British University in piano.

• The first Emirati/Gulf child to perform musical concerts outside the UAE.

• The first Emirati/Gulf child to compose award-winning musical pieces.

• A multiple-time winner of international music awards and competitions.