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9/11/24, 1:55 PM MBRKA's Board of Trustees reviews award nominations, discusses development proposals - Aletihad News Center
It was held in the presence of the Board of Trustees members: Dr. Ali Ahmed Al Ghafli, representing the United Arab
Emirates University (UAEU); Prof. Mohamed Osman Elkhosht, former President of Cairo University; Prof. Alexander

Zehnder, representing Nanyang Technological University; and Dr. Alan Goodman, CEO of the Institute of International
Education (IIE).

Additionally, the meeting was attended by members of the advisory council: Dr. Olov Amelin, Director of the Jamtli
Museum of Sweden; Prof. Nick Rawlins, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Chinese at the University of Hong Kong; and David

Bennett, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Howard University.

During the meeting, Bin Huwaireb delivered a speech, reaffirming that the pursuit and acquisition of learning are
fundamental to building a knowledge economy and improving the human condition.

He further highlighted that knowledge is one of the most significant factors for social development as well as the ideal
path towards sustainable and inclusive development.

Furthermore, he commended the persistent efforts made by the Board of Trustees and advisors of the MBRKA, which
was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The key objective is to identify and honour organisations and individuals who made remarkable contributions in the

fields of knowledge, education, and scientific research, and those who contributed to communities and people through
their intellectual achievements and exceptional efforts.

In addition, he emphasised the positive and beneficial role that the awards play in promoting innovation and excellence
in the areas of science, technology, education, and knowledge.

These awards also recognise innovative scientific and intellectual figures as well as international institutions that have
contributed to the advancement of science and benefitted societies globally through their genuine contributions to

knowledge.

During the meeting, a proposal made by Bin Huwaireb was also discussed, revolving on the need to pay particular

attention to the digital transformation of knowledge, considering the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in
disseminating both true and false information as well as the difficulties brought up by AI.

It also included a general discussion on the subjects to be covered in the MBRKA categories starting from this year's
edition, possible nominees for the MBRKA 2024, and ways to improve winners' participation and role in knowledge-

sharing.

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