Founded | 2007 |
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Founder | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (Chairman) Jamal bin Huwaireb (CEO) |
Website | mbrf |
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) was founded on May 19, 2007 by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed stated that the money is meant to bridge the knowledge gap between the Arab region and the developed world,[1] improving the standard of education and research in the region, developing leadership programs for youth, and stimulating job creation.
Jamal bin Huwaireb is the CEO of the organization.