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11/25/24, 2:55 PM 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress in Dubai draws to successful conclusion with action plan to empower students across world

3rd UNESCO World OER Congress in Dubai

draws to successful conclusion with action plan

to empower students across world

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11/24/2024 3:57:05 AM

(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Dubai, UAE, 22 November 2024- The 3rd UNESCO World
Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress, organized by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), successfully concluded recently, after two transformative
days of high-level discussions and breakout sessions.

Themed ‘Digital Public Goods: Open Solutions and AI for Inclusive Access to Knowledge’, the
event was held for the first time in the Arab region, congregating global leaders, policymakers,

and educational institutions to emphasize the significance of leveraging OER and emerging
technologies to ensure equitable access to education across the world. More than 500 global

participants attended this two-day event, including ministers, academics, and representatives
from the private sector.

During a session titled ‘Leveraging Open Solutions for a Resilient Digital Compact
Environment’, Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and

Information, UNESCO, emphasized the vast benefits of OER in navigating worldwide
education challenges. He underscored the importance of countries and organizations working
together and leveraging successful experiences to offer educational solutions. Additionally, Dr.

Jelassi highlighted the use of advanced digital tools to enhance the education field.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “The congress made significant

strides toward delivering open educational resources to underserved communities. It marks a
new achievement in the enduring collaboration between the MBRF, the UN, and its associated

bodies. Holding this event in Dubai represents the culmination of our collaborative efforts in
knowledge dissemination and development, underscoring the UAE's prominent role in

supporting major development endeavors and hosting global gatherings.”
The congress featured panel discussions facilitated by several senior government officials
and ministers from countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom,

Ireland, Slovenia, Tunisia, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay. High-profile

representatives from UNESCO, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural

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