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Press Release

Winners of MBRKA 2024 showcase their success stories in

special session during Knowledge Summit 2024

Dubai, UAE, 18 November 2024- The winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Knowledge Award (MBRKA) 2024 showcased their intellectual, creative, and humanitarian

contributions that led them to receive this prestigious honor, during their participation in a
distinguished panel session as part of the proceedings of the Knowledge Summit 2024, which

is being held at the Dubai World Trade Center on November 18 and 19, 2024.

Dr. Ahmed Eid Khamis Thani Almheiri, an Emirati physicist and researcher specializing in

theoretical physics, and one of the winners of MBRKA, narrated the details of his scientific
success story, highlighting the key milestones and achievements in it. He said: “This honor is

of great importance, as it motivates me to continue on the path of scientific research and
exploration and contribute to the progress of science and raise the name of my country high.”

Another recipient of MBRKA, Dr. Andrew Ng Yan Tak, a computer scientist, and AI pioneer,
expressed his pride and happiness at receiving the award and said: “This award is a great

motivation for me to continue my relentless efforts in the field of technology and artificial
intelligence. It is truly a special moment in my life and a milestone in my academic and

professional career.”

Dr. David M Clark, Professor Emeritus of Experimental Psychology, and Dr. Anke Ehlers,
Professor of Experimental Psychopathology, expressed their joy at receiving the award,

emphasizing that it motivates them to continue their research efforts in the field of diseases

and medical treatments.

During the session moderated by Sally Mousa, international presenter and speaker, the
winners extended their deep gratitude to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge

Foundation (MBRF) and the MBRKA organizers, indicating that this honor would inspire

innovators, youth, and pioneers to persevere, learn, and move forward on the path of
innovation.