Celebrating the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award [MBRF Knowledge Summit Special Issue]
This article is part of a Special Issue featuring highlights of the 9th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) Knowledge Summit and associated 3rd UNESCO World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) aims to encourage those working in knowledge-related fields to innovate and create new ways to spread knowledge around the world. The winners of the MBRKA 2024 were announced as part of the Knowledge Summit opening ceremony, followed by a distinguished panel session honouring their intellectual, creative, and humanitarian contributions.
MBRKA 2024 laureates
HE Juma Al Majid, Founder of the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage
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His Excellency Juma Al Majid, a businessman, thought leader, philanthropist, and founder of the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage, recognized for his long-standing efforts to advance human knowledge and preserve it for future generations. |
Dr. Ahmed Eid AlMheiri, Emirati theoretical physicist
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Dr. Ahmed Eid AlMheiri, an Emirati theoretical physicist known for his research in quantum gravity, which has advanced the understanding of the black hole information paradox, honored for inspiring young people to pursue high-quality scientific research. |
Dr. Andrew Ng, A Pioneer in the “AI in education” industry
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Dr. Andrew Ng, a pioneer in the “AI in education” industry, acknowledged for his contributions that have impacted millions of learners through his courses on future skills, provided via his platforms Coursera and Google Brain. |
Dr. David M. Clark and Dr. Anke Ehlers, Psychologists and Professors
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Dr. David M. Clark and Dr. Anke Ehlers, psychologists and professors, who improved treatment practices at the University of Oxford celebrated for their highly respected work in psychology and the development of effective treatments for severe anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. |
Honouring the MBRKA 2024 winners
Sally Mousa moderates a session celebrating the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award 2024, showcasing their remarkable contributions and achievements that earned them this prestigious honour.#KnowledgeSummit24 #MBRF #UNDP@MBRF_Knowledge… pic.twitter.com/QcgMGkTW6t
— Knowledge Summit – قمة المعرفة (@KnowSummit) November 18, 2024
Acknowledgements: MBRF, Knowledge Summit on X.
Header image source: Bruce Boyes, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
