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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 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

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