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11/8/24, 2:14 PM MBRF set to announce 8th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award winners at Knowledge Summit 2024 : GoDubai.c…
dissemination and creation of knowledge locally and globally, the award will highlight their exceptional research and
intellectual efforts that can positively impact society.

Due to its global and institutional nature, which allows for the nomination of creators and innovators, in addition to
government entities, companies, institutions, and associations, as well as local, regional, and international
organizations, MBRKA has honored a distinct group of individuals and institutions over the past decade.

The 2022 edition of the awards recognized the ‘Hope Probe' of the Emirates Mars Mission for being the first Arab
mission to reach Mars orbit in 2021, and the ‘Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting' for its significant contributions to the
exchange of knowledge between various generations. Additionally, Dr. Katalin Karikó, a biologist and researcher, and

Dr. Drew Weismann, who leads a laboratory focused on the study of RNA and innate immune system biology, won
the award in 2022 for developing COVID-19 vaccines, only a few months before they were announced as Nobel Prize
laureates in Medicine in 2023. Dr. Chang Yongsheng, renowned for his contributions in the field of rabies control and
prevention of hemorrhagic fever, as well as his study of the genetic makeup of SARS-CoV-2 virus, was honored at

the previous edition.

New creators and innovators will certainly be added to the list of MBRKA winners, providing individuals with broader
access to knowledge avenues. This is consistent with the Knowledge Summit 2024 agenda, which reaffirms Dubai's

commitment to advancing sustainable development, while also encouraging leadership and creativity. The latest
edition serves as an open invitation to everyone to work together and strengthen the role of knowledge and
innovation as critical components in shaping the future of the world.

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