Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
FounderMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Headquarters
Dubai
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United Arab Emirates
Key people
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (Chairman)
Jamal bin Huwaireb (CEO)
Websitembrf.ae

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.

  1. ^ Dubai sets up $10bn education fund. Aljazeera.