The logo for the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award has been approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

 

The award logo was announced during the participation of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) at the UAE Innovation Week, said a statement.

 

The winner of this year's Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award will be announced during the Knowledge Summit 2015, as the award honours a global figure for key contributions in the field of knowledge, it said.

 

MBRF is organising the second edition of the summit this year under the theme, 'The Way to Innovation,' from December 7 to 9 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai.

 

During the first edition of the Knowledge Summit last year, Sheikh Mohammed directed the launch of the $1 million award to raise awareness about the importance of dissemination, transfer and production of knowledge in sustainable development and prosperity of the people.

 

Jamal bin Huwaireb, managing director of MBRF, said: "Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award helped draw international attention to the first knowledge event of its kind in the region. Certainly, the launch of an annual award bearing the name of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed reflects the keenness of the Emirate of Dubai and its leadership in honouring global achievements in the field of knowledge. 

 

"The award will contribute to the process of comprehensive development, support the concepts of innovation and creativity in all fields and encourage innovators to aim for greater level of excellence."

 

In line with the theme of the Knowledge Summit, 'The Way to Innovation', the foundation has organised sessions and events to explore the role of innovation in the dissemination of knowledge and is participating in the UAE Innovation Week this year.

 

The Knowledge Summit 2015 sessions will discuss several key topics, including education, information technology, and scientific research. 

 

It will host a group of experts, ministers, scientists and specialists in these fields to discuss the most important developments and challenges in the knowledge domain, and look at ways to enable the Arab societies to spread the concepts of creativity and innovation among the people. - TradeArabia News Service