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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 research on the genetic structure of the COVID-
SARS-19 virus has accelerated research efforts considerably and resulted in the creation of many

vaccinations to fight this pandemic.

Dr. Drew Weissman runs a research laboratory that specializes in the study of RNA and innate immune

system biology, and the application of these findings to vaccine research and gene therapy. He contributed to
the development of the modified mRNA technology used in vaccines for preventing COVID-19 infection.

Dr. Katalin Kariko, a renowned biochemist and researcher, has substantially contributed to mRNA technology
and the COVID-19 vaccines. She created the modified mRNA technology utilized in the Pfizer and Moderna

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