Shaikh Mohammed issues decision on Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award

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Shaikh Mohammed issues decision on Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award

Dubai - 'Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award' is an annual award that recognises significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge.

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Published: Wed 28 Sep 2016, 2:10 PM

Last updated: Wed 28 Sep 2016, 6:55 PM

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has issued Decision No. (17) of 2016 on the formation of the Board of Trustees of the 'Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award' under the chairmanship of Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Pursuant to the decision, members of the new Board include Jamal Khalfan bin Huwairib, Vice Chairman of the Board, and representatives of United Arab Emirates University, Cairo University, Nanyang Technological University, Oxford University and National Geographic. The Board serves for a renewable term of three years. This decision is effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
'Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award' is an annual award that recognises significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and encourages individuals and entities to innovate. The award also aims to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based economy.


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