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Press Release

With over 3.1 million visitors

MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub expands to users from 171

countries in 2024

Dubai, UAE, 21 February 2025- The Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH), an initiative by the

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), reached a significant global
milestone in 2024 by providing its services to users in over 171 countries. This achievement

underscores the platform’s commitment to supporting researchers, students, and readers of all
ages and disciplines by offering a comprehensive digital knowledge base accessible to both Arab

and international audiences. The number of visits to DKH’s website is expected to triple in 2025.

The DKH platform significantly contributes to bridging the digital and knowledge gap in the Arab

world by producing, collecting, and curating digital information within an integrated system, while
enhancing online content. Furthermore, the platform offers comprehensive solutions for building

digital libraries, archives, and institutional repositories. It also provides diverse content across all
knowledge sectors with seamless and free accessibility.

In 2024, the platform witnessed substantial growth, reaching over 3.1 million visitors, a 356
percent increase compared to 2023. Last year, it attracted 367,000 new users and expanded its

content to over 800,000 titles and 8.5 million digital materials across 18 specialized libraries in
various academic, intellectual, and scientific fields.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “We consider knowledge a powerful tool

that not only has the potential to empower individuals but also strengthens communities and

drives their development. In this light, MBRF is dedicated to creating and regularly updating high-
quality digital resources that are accurate, comprehensive, and easily accessible to everyone.

Investing in knowledge means investing in the future, as it contributes to empowering youth and
inspiring them to actively participate in community development.”