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Feature Article

MBRF moves towards sustainable progress, achieves remarkable

milestones in enhancing individual and institutional enhancement

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Dubai, UAE, 27 March 2024 - Since the dawn of the 21 century, technology has emerged as a
pivotal force in sculpting humanity’s future and advancing sustainable progress on a global scale.
It has propelled societies forward, enabling exceptional achievements previously deemed

unattainable. The advent of the World Wide Web has further democratized access to
technological tools, resulting in a profound digital transformation across diverse sectors. Keeping

pace with these remarkable advancements has become essential for governments, enterprises,
and individuals alike.

Amidst rapid technological progress, the UAE has taken significant strides in digital and
technological development. It has strengthened its position as a leader in the 2023 Arabian Gulf

Digital Performance Index, as revealed in the report by Orient Planet Research. Furthermore, the
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UAE achieved the 10 rank in the 2023 IMD World Competitiveness rankings, as issued by the
International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

The New Beginnings: Opportunities and Challenges

Each time a new technology emerges, it presents a fresh set of challenges. These may include the

repercussions on the labor market due to technology’s dynamic nature, as well as cybersecurity
threats and environmental issues stemming from its widespread adoption. Nonetheless, within

these challenges lie opportunities for fostering innovation and augmenting quality and efficiency

across various fields.

As a guiding light for progress and innovation in the field of knowledge development, the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) aims to empower

communities and promote sustainable development through investments in knowledge and
enhancement of individual and institutional capacities. With a vision of empowering community

members cognitively, the MBRF aims to foster a generation adept at navigating the rapidly
evolving landscape of technology, positioning the UAE as a global leader in digitization,

innovation, and artificial intelligence. A dedication to sustainable and environmentally conscious

frameworks fortifies the aforementioned aim. The MBRF prioritizes advancing digital education,
cultivating innovative teaching approaches, and facilitating access to knowledge and educational
resources, while bolstering technology infrastructure.

In pursuit of these goals, the MBRF launched the Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH), a leading
platform in cognitive technology designed to generate, gather, and organize digital information

and knowledge content within an integrated and comprehensive framework. The key objective is
to bridge the digital and knowledge gap in Arabic and strengthen the presence of Arabic content

on the Internet. The DKH plays a pivotal role in constructing comprehensive knowledge platforms

housing a vast collection of nearly 200,000 diverse titles spanning various disciplines. It stands