H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, has issued a Resolution appointing Jamal Khalfan bin Huwaireb as Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award.

The award aims to honour individuals or entities that have made distinguished contributions in the field of knowledge. The award also seeks to encourage innovation, disseminate knowledge, contribute to building a knowledge-based economy as well as deepen cultural knowledge and promote intellectual and creative achievements.