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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

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