Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation explained

Founder:Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Hq Location City:Dubai
Hq Location Country:United Arab Emirates
Key People:Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (Chairman)
Jamal bin Huwaireb (CEO)
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) was founded on May 19, 2007 by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed stated that the money is meant to bridge the knowledge gap between the Arab region and the developed world,[1] improving the standard of education and research in the region, developing leadership programs for youth, and stimulating job creation.

Jamal bin Huwaireb is the CEO of the organization.

Activities

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation was founded in 2007. It later changed its name to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF). Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said he would give 10 billion USD to set up the foundation.[2]

The foundation funds areas related to knowledge, education, entrepreneurship, innovation and employment.[3] [4]

In 2008, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) partnered with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to establish the Arab Knowledge Project (now called Knowledge Project).[5] In 2019, the foundation and UNDP renewed their partnership on the Knowledge Project to boost sustainable development in the Arab States region and around the world.[6]

In 2008, the foundation pledged 100,000 books to children in the Arab world, and grants to writers of children's books.[7] In 2009, the foundation was setting up a book fair.[8] In 2020, on the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Education, MBRF launched Digital Knowledge Hub - an online platform to facilitate self education and promote development.[9] [10] [11] The platform allows users to read and download 300,000 titles and 3.5 million digital items including books, magazines, children’s stories, summaries, audio books, and videos.[12] [13]

In 2010, the organization assisted with flood relief in Pakistan.[14] In 2013 the foundation participated in a young engineers conference in Kuwait.[15]

As of 2009, the foundation signed memorandums of understanding with 28 universities (including top ones like Harvard University and Columbia University) which give the fellows of the foundation access to these universities.[16] [17] In 2008, it launched a program which stimulated translation of literary works into Arab language.[18] In 2015, MBRF launched Oxford - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Graduate Scholarship (OMBR), in collaboration with University of Oxford, to enable Arab postgraduate students to attend the university and support researchers and enhance their capabilities in reaching the highest scientific ranks.[19]

In 2015, MBRF started Nobel Museum to highlight the contributions made by Nobel Prize winners around the globe.[20] [21] [22] [23]

Rima Khalaf was Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation from 2008 to 2009.[24] As of 2012, the chairman of the foundation was Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Sheikh Mohammed's son) and the CEO was Sultan Ali Rashid Lootah.[25] [26] [27]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA)

In December 2014, MBRF introduced Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA). The organization gave its inaugural "Knowledge Award" to Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Jimmy Wales, along with a US$1 million cash prize. Other award recipients include Hiroshi Ishiguro, Ahmad Alshugairi, Dr. Hiroshi Komiyama and Melinda Gates.[28] [29]

!Ceremony!Date!Winners
1st EditionMBRKA[30] December 7–9, 2014Jimmy WalesTim Berners Lee
2nd EditionMBRKA[31] December 4–6, 2015National GeographicAhmad Alshugairi

Hiroshi Ishiguro

3rd EditionMBRKA[32] December 5–7, 2016 Melinda Gates, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company

The Arab Thought Foundation

4th EditionMBRKA[33] November 21–22, 2017MiSK FoundationHiroshi Komiyama

Wendy Kopp

5th Edition MBRKADecember 05th - 06th, 2018The Magdi Yacoub Heart FoundationInstitute of International Education (IIE)

Saudi Digital Library (SDL)

Amersi Foundation

6th Edition MBRKANovember 19–20, 2019Saudi AramcoSingapore’s National Institute for Education (NIE)

Henrik von Scheel

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.aljazeera.com/business/2007/05/2008525121912458294.html Dubai sets up $10bn education fund
  2. News: Leyne. Jon. 2007-05-19. Dubai ruler in vast charity gift. BBC News. 2007-05-19.
  3. Web site: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Homepage. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130920023925/http://www.mbrfoundation.ae/ENGLISH/Pages/AboutUs.aspx. 2013-09-20. 2009-07-27.
  4. News: 16 Dec 2012. Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Foundation and the UNDP Launch the AKR 2010\2011in Paris (press release). Zawya. 21 March 2013.
  5. Web site: UNDP and MBRF renew partnership to harness knowledge for development. 2020-11-26. UNDP. en.
  6. Web site: UNDP and MBRF renew partnership to harness knowledge for development. 2020-09-02. UNDP. en.
  7. News: MBRF to donate 100k books to Dubai charity. 21 March 2013. Gulf News. 3 November 2008.
  8. http://www.thebookseller.com/news/dubai-set-rival-bologna-new-fair.html Dubai set to rival Bologna with new fair
  9. Web site: WAM. Self-education 'Digital Knowledge Hub' launched - Business - Technology - Emirates247. 2020-09-02. www.emirates247.com. en.
  10. Web site: The first phase of the Dubai Digital Library launched. 2020-10-18. gulfnews.com. 27 January 2016 . en.
  11. Web site: 2018-10-17. MBRF launches new edition of 'Dubai Digital Library' with Arabic content. 2020-10-18. Al Arabiya English. en.
  12. Web site: MBRF offers 300,000 titles online for free. 2020-09-02. www.gulftoday.ae.
  13. Web site: MBRF supports People of Determination with dedicated library at Digital Knowledge Hub. 2020-09-02. wam. 21 May 2020 .
  14. http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=552&Cat=2&dt=3/8/2011 UAE groups join flood relief efforts
  15. http://www.alqabas.com.kw/node/738336 Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation participates in the conference young engineers
  16. News: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, six US Universities sign MoUs. https://archive.today/20130410010520/http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1238851160566&pagename=WAM/WamLocEnews/W-T-LEN-FullNews. dead. April 10, 2013. April 18, 2009. Emirates News Agency. 18 March 2013.
  17. News: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Strikes Entrepreneurship Agreement with Morocco's Al Akhawayn University. Lootah. Sultan. June 21, 2008. Zawya. 18 March 2013.
  18. News: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Launches 'Tarjem' to Inspire Translation Work in Arab World. February 13, 2008. Zawya. 18 March 2013.
  19. Web site: Oxford - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship enables two Arab researchers to pursue their postgraduate studies. 2020-10-18. wam. 29 July 2020 .
  20. Web site: Staff Reporter. Museum unravels many aspects of human body. 2020-10-26. Khaleej Times. en.
  21. Web site: The Nobel Museum. 2020-10-26. mbrf.ae.
  22. Web site: Mohammad Bin Rashid Foundation announces Nobel Exhibition. 2020-11-24. gulfnews.com. 28 January 2019 . en.
  23. Web site: Nobel Museum showcases how chemistry discoveries transformed the world. 2020-11-24. gulfnews.com. 4 February 2018 . en.
  24. http://www.harvardarabalumni.org/conference.php?conf_id=49 Harvard Arab Alumnae Association 2012 Conference
  25. Web site: 16 October 2012. Sultan Lootah appointed Executive Director of MBRF. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150527205828/http://www.sheikhmohammed.co.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b554860b4104a310VgnVCM1000003f64a8c0RCRD&vgnextchannel=2141fd70bdc04310VgnVCM1000004d64a8c0RCRD&vgnextfmt=default&date=1350368232437. 27 May 2015. 21 March 2013. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum website.
  26. Web site: 1 September 2012. Mohammed bin Rashid attends Lootah family wedding. United Arad Emirates Protocol Department - Dubai. 21 March 2013.
  27. News: Sharif. Arif. Dubai's Sheikh Ahmed to Head Emirates NBD in Board Reshuffle . 26 June 2011. Bloomberg.
  28. Web site: Web inventor, Wiki co-founder share $1m Knowledge Award - Khaleej Times . December 8, 2014 . December 8, 2014.
  29. Web site: 2020-08-10. MBRKA Nominations Invited from Individuals and Organizations Working to Add Knowledge in Dealing with Epidemics Pro News Report. 2020-09-02. en-US.
  30. Web site: Reporter. Muaz Shabandri/staff. Web inventor, Wiki co-founder share $1m Knowledge Award. 2020-11-24. Khaleej Times. en.
  31. Foundation. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Winners of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Announced in Dubai. 2020-11-24. www.prnewswire.com. en.
  32. Web site: Knowledge Award Knowledge Summit 2018 Honours Winners of 5th Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award. 2020-10-26. mbrf.ae.
  33. Web site: Knowledge Award Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award 2019 Laureates: Education and Knowledge Key for Positive Disruption. 2020-10-26. mbrf.ae.

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