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benefit from his revolutionary invention, earning him the first-ever
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award. Jimmy Wales, an
American internet entrepreneur, was honored with the MBRKA for being the
man behind Wikipedia, a collaborative global online encyclopedia that is one
of the most significant and widely popular, free knowledge sources on the
internet.
Winners of MBRKA in 2015
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Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, a scientist and developer of sensing devices and
interactive robots, Ahmed Al Shugairi, a prominent media personality and
motivator for Arab youth, as well as the National Geographic Society, the
renowned research and exploration organization, were given the Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award in 2015.
Professor Ishiguro earned the MBRKA for his outstanding contributions as a
seasoned scientific researcher, having published more than 300 research
articles. His research focuses on distributed sensing systems, verification
tools, interactive robotics, and android science. His discoveries have
significantly contributed to the field of humanoid robots.
The insightful and motivational content presented by Ahmed AlShugairi
throughout the episodes of his famous television program ‘Khawater’ that
aired for over 11 years earned him the MBRKA in 2015, owing to its
significant positive impact on the Arab youth audience. In addition, he has
authored several books, including the book ‘Khawater from Japan’. According
to a study published by Arabian Business, he was listed among the top 500
most prominent and influential personalities in the Arab world.
For more than 130 years, the National Geographic Society has funded the
best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery and
understanding of our world.
The Society’s historic commitment to dauntless exploration dates back to its
founding in 1888, when 33 prominent scholars and scientists established an
organization dedicated to the “increase and diffusion of knowledge.” This led
to being chosen as one of the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid
Knowledge Award in 2015.
Winners of MBRKA in 2016:
In 2016, Melinda Gates won the MBRKA for her noble humanitarian efforts
and charitable contributions. She is one of the co-founders of the nonprofit
organization – Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – which combats global
poverty and diseases. She has been able to significantly improve the health
and well-being of families and communities, provide more educational
opportunities and access to information technology globally, and empower
countless women and girls through her unwavering pursuit and committed
efforts.
Masdar, a leader in renewable energy and clean technologies, and a fully
owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development, received the MBRKA in 2016.
The company aims to achieve the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 by
creating new revenue streams and advancing knowledge-based economic
sectors in the Emirate. With its emphasis on the essentials of clean energy
project development and sustainable urban development, it is among the
global leaders in the clean energy sector.

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