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The world’s first manual integrating ISO standards for knowledge,

innovation, and AI launched by MBRF

PRESS RELEASE Published May 20th, 2025 - 10:12 GMT

The world’s first manual integrating ISO standards for knowledge, innovation, and AI launched by MBRF

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched a first-
of-its-kind ‘MBRF Manual for ISO Integrated Knowledge Management, Innovation, and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Standards.’ The manual aims to drive government and commercial
excellence and achieve integration between knowledge, innovation, AI, and smart
technologies, in line with MBRF’s ongoing efforts to support sustainable economic through
technological leadership.
Furthermore, the Integrated Manual offers ways to merge the three key internationally
accredited standards, namely, ISO 30401 (Knowledge Management Systems), ISO 56001
(Innovation Management Systems), and ISO 42001 (AI Management Systems), marking a
crucial milestone in the development of advanced management systems. The manual also
addresses complex challenges faced by organizations in the digital age, particularly in regard
to the management of expansive datasets, the urgent need for innovation and the burgeoning
role of AI in enhancing services.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “This trailblazing step highlights
our keen awareness of the integral link between knowledge management, innovation, and
artificial intelligence, which are the primary enablers of institutional success in the digital
era. The manual’s launch symbolizes the establishment of an integrated management system.
By aligning key aspects like operational management with this robust framework, entities
can streamline crucial processes and foster a culture of innovation, while leveraging AI
ethically and effectively.”
His Excellency further stated: “The manual highlights the UAE’s long-standing vision to
nurture a knowledge-based economy with a global competitive edge, thereby enhancing
efficiency and opportunities. Hence, we view technology not merely as a strategic tool but as
a gateway to a better future shaped by highly integrated and innovative management
ecosystems.”
The manual is based on the Integrated Management System (IMS), which brings multiple
management systems under a unified framework to elevate operational efficiency, streamline
procedures, and achieve institutional integration, while ensuring auditing and regulatory
compliance. Notably, this is the world’s first-ever manual to successfully combine these three
ISO standards into a single document, underscoring MBRF’s leadership in creating new
models for managing knowledge-based institutions.
During the launch, MBRF announced a comprehensive training program for government
departments, aimed at empowering them to obtain various ISO certifications. The program
provides an overview of the three standards, the interrelation between knowledge,
innovation, and AI, along with practical training on designing integrated management
systems tailored to specific organizational needs.
The comprehensive training program will also explore strategies for developing operational
policies and procedures, as well as promoting quality, institutional performance, and global
competitiveness principles. The program will be supervised by MBRF’s Chief Knowledge,

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