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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:
Following an almost three-year break owing to the worldwide impact of the
COVID-19 outbreak, the MBRKA was presented again to honor three
outstanding medical professionals in 2022, in addition to the Lindau Nobel
Laureate Meetings and the Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe’.
Through their diligent efforts and extensive research experiences, Dr. Zhang
Yongzhen, Dr. Drew Weissman, and Dr. Katalin Kariko, were recognized for
their significant role in developing COVID-19 vaccines as well as their
outstanding contributions to disseminating knowledge globally. Their
groundbreaking research has produced extremely effective vaccinations that
have been instrumental in saving countless lives during COVID-19.
Dr. Zhang Yongzhen has worked at the Chinese Centre for Disease Control
and Prevention in Beijing, China, and the Shanghai Public Health Clinical
Centre. He has carried out research in the field of rabies and haemorrhagic
fever prevention throughout his career. Dr. Yongzhen’s current research
focuses on the evolution, ecology, and transmission of several viruses. His

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