Dubai (Etihad)
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award, affiliated with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, continues to gain more momentum in the circles of knowledge, thought and creativity, and has become one of the most important international awards that honors symbols of science, knowledge and innovation around the world. This award was established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, not to be just an individual honor, but to appreciate the research and innovative spirit that enhances scientific and social development, and determines paths of growth and progress. For future generations. This report aims to review the most important details about the award, including its objectives, value, and various fields, in addition to shedding light on the pioneering individuals and institutions that have received this high honor, thanks to their outstanding contributions in the fields of science, knowledge, and innovation.
“Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award” is an international award that celebrates pioneers of knowledge and creative minds. It was launched as a generous initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, to honor those who have distinguished contributions to Knowledge, education and scientific research, which through their cognitive achievements and exceptional research efforts have been able to provide real benefit to societies and peoples. The award aims to encourage innovation and excellence in the fields of science, technology, education and knowledge, and is given to scientific and knowledge figures and international institutions that have enriched the scientific community and provided tangible and innovative societal impacts in these fields.
Objectives of the Award The purpose of launching the award and celebrating the best knowledge makers and pioneers of science and innovation is represented by three main objectives: encouraging those concerned and working in the field of knowledge, in the belief that it is an essential part of building a modern knowledge society, and motivating the knowledge and scientific community to continue research and creativity to come up with innovative solutions that will Addressing emerging global challenges, supporting paths of knowledge transfer, dissemination and development around the world, and contributing to establishing a stimulating environment for the production and exchange of knowledge among the various parties concerned with its application and development at the theoretical and practical levels.
The value of the award is “one million US dollars,” as an incentive sum aimed at supporting efforts made to spread and develop human knowledge, and to encourage individuals and institutions to find new ways to develop and enrich knowledge.
Fields of the Award The Award covers all aspects of knowledge, development, innovation, leadership and creativity, including education, scientific research, and the development of educational institutions, and leaves the door open to identifying other areas of knowledge that the Board of Trustees may see to add from time to time in light of the development of science and technology and the needs of society.
Nomination for the award has a global character, not just a local one, as creative and innovative individuals with cognitive achievements from all over the world have the right to nominate for the award. The award also has an institutional character that allows government agencies, companies, institutions, associations, bodies and local, regional and international organizations to apply for nomination.
Since the launch of the award a decade ago, many inventors, innovators, scientists, and knowledge figures, men and women, and an elite group of educational and research institutions have been nominated, and a group of knowledge pioneers whose inventions, additions, and proposals have had a great impact on all of humanity have won the award.
“The pinnacle of knowledge”
It is worth noting that the “Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award” contributed to enhancing the momentum of the “Knowledge Summit”, one of the pioneering events organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, by attracting more international attention to this knowledge demonstration, the first of its kind in the region. The award is awarded within the “Knowledge Summit” activities. It is expected that the names of this year’s award winners will be announced during the “Knowledge Summit 2024” so that the Foundation will continue to celebrate knowledge, honor its pioneers, and inspire more innovators to come up with innovative ideas that chart a better future for humanity.
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