The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum Knowledge Foundation has announced the closure of nominations for the ninth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum Knowledge Award, which has witnessed remarkable international interest. The Foundation received a large number of nominations from various parts of the world, distributed across a wide range of vital knowledge fields. This growing interest reflects the global standing of the award and its leading role in supporting knowledge innovation, as well as in fostering the production and dissemination of knowledge in various vital sectors, thereby contributing to building sustainable communities based on science, creativity, and innovation. This year's edition aims to solidify the award's status and presence as a distinguished global platform that celebrates creative minds and innovative initiatives that contribute to a sustainable positive impact on societies, by supporting researchers, thinkers, and institutions that lead knowledge transformation and develop innovative solutions to global challenges. Jamal bin Huwairib, Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum Knowledge Award and CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum Knowledge Foundation, stated: "We take pride in the significant interest the ninth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum Knowledge Award has garnered, which reflects the growing global confidence in the award's standing and its role in stimulating knowledge mobility worldwide. This year, we observed a qualitatively distinguished level in the nominations, both in the depth of the achievements presented and their diversity, alongside the broad geographical presence and the multiplicity of fields covering vital sectors such as advanced technology, sustainability, scientific research, and education. This confirms the award's success and distinction in attracting the elite of global minds and influential entities." With the closure of nominations, the award moves to the next phase of evaluation and judging. All received applications will undergo a rigorous review in accordance with approved scientific and methodological criteria, under the supervision of specialized committees comprising elite international experts and academics from various knowledge fields, to select the winners who have made exceptional and tangible contributions. The winners of the ninth cycle are expected to be announced and honored during the Knowledge Summit 2026 in Dubai, which will serve as a platform to highlight exceptional achievements and enhance cooperation networks among knowledge and innovation makers worldwide, reflecting the award's commitment to continuing to support projects and initiatives that make a difference in people's lives and pave the way for a brighter and more prosperous future. Jamal bin Huwairib: 'The significant interest reflects the growing global confidence in the award's standing and its role in stimulating knowledge mobility worldwide.'
