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Nov 22, 2016 the meeting was attended by sheikh hamdan bin mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, crown prince of dubai and chairman of the executive council. The initiative is part of the invest in knowledge campaign the foundation currently released, which seeks to motivate all members of the community to invest the time. Welcome to al maktoum medical library mohammed bin rashid. To mark the launch of the 50 million book challenge, he read the first pages to. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation was launched in may 2007. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation mbrf is participating in the 29 th abu dhabi international book fair, held on april 2430, 2019, at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre the foundations objectives from participating in the fair include highlighting its cultural projects and the publications and books these projects produce.
Apr 25, 2019 the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation is also organising a number of events under the dubai international programme for writing, including signing ceremonies for publications issued at the programmes latest workshops in dubai and tunis, with topics covering translation, childrens literature, and short stories, in. Introduction mohammed bin rashid school of government. Mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation takes. The construction of the uaes mohammed bin rashid librarymbr library is proceeding according to schedule, with 15% of planned works now complete, according to dubai municipalitydm, constructionweekonline reports located on dubai creek, the bookshaped structure occupies an area of 66,000m2, and is scheduled to complete by mid2018. The center for outcomes and research in education mbru. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation mbrf has kicked off its participation in the 70 th frankfurt international book fair. Dubai culture plays a critical part in achieving the vision of the dubai strategic plan 2021 of establishing the city as vibrant, global arabian. In addition to the schools 631 students, teachers and parents, the library also serves universities and schoolchildren from a neighboring emirate. It will support specialised collections of the latest and most distinguished books for readers of various ages and interests.
Mohammed bin rashid al maktoum foundation established in 2007, the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum foundation has been tasked with empowering future generations to devise sustainable homegrown solutions to challenges faced by the arab world. Flashes magazine and the arabic edition, wamadat, and the arab library collection. Mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation mbrf is offering books and publications for free for readers throughout the uae via its digital knowledge hub platform the largest arabic content platform. Overlooking dubai creek in the al jaddaf area, the bookshaped library will. Challenges in the race for excellence is a unique book in which his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vicepresident and prime minister of the united arab emirates and ruler of dubai, examines aspects of the uaes unique development experience. Mohammed bin rashid knowledge foundation takes part in abu.
Sheikh mohammed bin rashid, vice president and ruler of dubai, chaired the first board meeting of mohammed bin rashid al maktoum library foundation on sunday. Sheikh mohammed launches new book in dubai news khaleej times. The structural design of the library and its foundation system was awarded from acg to s. The foundation has led and implemented pioneering programmes aimed at establishing dubai and the uae as the centre. Sheikh mohammed bin rashid, vice president and ruler of dubai, chaired the first board meeting of mohammed bin rashid al maktoum library foundation on. He jamal bin huwaireb emirates airline festival of literature. Mar 02, 2018 sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president, prime minister and ruler of dubai, has announced a new initiative to provide school libraries with one million books.
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The new library is part of an initiative launched in 2016 by her highness sheikha latifa bint mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice chairman of the board of directors, dubai culture and arts authority dubai culture, to support the uae national strategy for reading by refurbishing the dubai public library network. Mohammed bin rashid al maktoum library foundation holds. This was one of the largest charitable donations in history. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation mbrf is providing books and publications for free for readers. An advanced electronic platform that supports a culture of reading by showcasing an extensive collection of arabic books, including. Dubai healthcare city authority dhca launched today a dedicated covid19 fund in partnership with al jalila foundation, a member of the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum. We want the library to be a house of wisdom, where. The meeting was attended by sheikh hamdan bin mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, crown prince of dubai and chairman of the executive council. Mohammed bin rashid school of government mbrsg offers merit based academic scholarships to students who have a gpa of 3. Teaching is at the core of the mohammed bin rashid school of governments mission. Mohammed ahmed al murr, chairman of mbr library foundation, and mohammed abdullah al gergawi, secretarygeneral of the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum global initiatives. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation will take part in the beijing international book fair, 2018 the 25th edition of the event that runs from august 2226 at the china international exhibition centre.
Mohammed bin rashid al maktoum author of my vision. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation mbrf held a press conference today sunday, february 4, 2018 to officially inaugurate the fourth annual nobel exhibition, organised in collaboration with the nobel foundation in. Mohammed bin rashid knowledge foundation inaugurates nobel. Prime minister and vice president of the united arab emirates uae, and absolute monarch of dubai. Mbrf expands knowledge initiatives in mideast region. The mohammed bin rashid library is a large library in the al jaddaf locality of dubai, united. Our al maktoum medical library plays a vital role in supporting mbru students, faculty, and the wider medical community, by providing access to highquality and authoritative information resources in order to promote the very best in medical education, research, teaching, and patient care. The foundation organised lectures and workshops, and launched a number of new publications during its participation at the fair.
Sheikh mohammed directed the board members to work on attracting best minds, books. Mohammed al murr, chairman of the board of trustees of the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum library, said. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum knowledge foundation mbrf has enjoyed a successful 2017 with a track record rife with achievements and success, with the support of his highness sheikh. The library has more than 4 million books and an exceptional collection of documents, references, articles, newspapers, publications, presentations, documentaries and. On may 19, 2007, mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president of the uae and ruler of dubai, announced his plans to give 10 billion usd to set up the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum foundation, an educational foundation in the middle east. During al maktoums rule of dubai, he invested billions in the tourism industry and business, to limit the countrys independence on oil intrests.
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