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Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation was founded by Magdi Yacoub, Dr. Ahmed Zewail, and Ambassador
Mohamed Shaker in 2008 to manage the Aswan Heart Project, one of the vital projects for the health and
well-being of the Egyptian people, as well as the Aswan Heart Research Centre.

One of the world’s first nonprofit educational organizations, the Institute of International Education, has

18 offices and over 700 employees worldwide. The Institute has relentlessly worked to build economies,
enhance scholarships, and foster cross-cultural and cognitive understanding since its foundation in
1919. In addition, it collaborates with governments, international businesses, universities, and
foundations to create and oversee over 200 leadership and educational programs, such as the

Language Flagship program and the Fulbright Scholarship.

Established in 2012, the Amersi Foundation offers every form of assistance and support to many causes
and charities in the fields of education, promoting social justice, empowering young people, developing
coherent and sustainable societies, and health care. It offers numerous grants, donations, and
contributions to these charities and non-profit institutions of all kinds.

Winners of MBRKA in 2019

In 2019, Henrik von Scheel, who coined the term the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and is a
pioneer in European digital transformation, along with Saudi Aramco’s Knowledge Management
Department and the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore, won the MBRKA.

With his theories and concepts having gained influence in the world economy, von Scheel was

recognized by the Financial Times as one of the leading global pioneers in strategy and
competitiveness. He plays a vital role in shaping global trends and has a significant impact on national
income growth and policy evaluation.

Saudi Aramco’s Knowledge Management department received the MBRKA for its accomplishments
within one of the world’s most successful energy and chemicals corporations. The company, which is a

major player in the global oil sector, is dedicated to developing innovative energy technologies and
placing a high value on the sustainability and reliability of its resources. This supports long-term stability
and expansion on a global scale.

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is a prominent and influential academic organization known for

its leadership and excellence in education and educational research. NIE, established in Singapore in
1950, has been instrumental in forming and advancing the country’s modern teaching methods and
educational system. It offers an integrated suite of programs designed to promote educational progress
and innovation, with an emphasis on forward-thinking and innovative approaches.

Winners of MBRKA in 2022

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