 The DIABP was established under the directives of late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – the former Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the emir of Dubai.The Award was established during the United Nations International Conference that convened in Dubai in 1995 to recognize the best practices with positive impact on improving the living environment.The Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan won the World Habitat Award for 2006 for its efforts to improve housing conditions in Pakistan.