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the MBRF, underscored the Knowledge Summit's emergence as a cornerstone among leading
global events focused on knowledge and innovation. He highlighted its role as a unifying platform
for shared visions and collective goals, positioning knowledge as a critical pillar for creating a
sustainable and prosperous future for the region and new generations.

He stated: "This year's theme, 'Future Skills and AI Economy,' aligns with the nation's commitment
to cultivating a knowledge-based economy and leveraging the transformative power of AI across
various sectors. It also underscores Dubai's leadership in the knowledge sector and its
commitment to driving innovation as a key enabler of growth.""The event reflects the joint efforts
of MBRF and UNDP to advance the knowledge economy and empower individuals and institutions
to utilise knowledge as a transformative tool. The Summit aims to improve community well-being
and achieve comprehensive economic and intellectual development, further cementing the UAE's
position as a global hub for progress and innovation."On the first day of the Summit, the 2024
Global Knowledge Index (GKI) results were announced, with Sweden claiming the top spot,
followed by Finland and Switzerland in second and third place. The United Arab Emirates also
achieved the highest ranking among Arab countries. Over the years, the GKI has earned its
reputation as a comprehensive measure of a nation's knowledge capacity, incorporating
benchmarks across education, scientific research, innovation, and information technology (IT).
The Index also introduced insights into upcoming developments, including the integration of new
variables and components designed to align with the rapidly evolving global landscape and trends.

Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator and
Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for the Arab States, said: "The pursuit of knowledge
production, dissemination, and utilisation is not merely a choice but a critical necessity for
advancing sustainable development. This is why the Knowledge Project, emerging from the Arab
region to the global stage, introduces an innovative framework for assessing knowledge levels
across all nations."He added: "The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) does more than evaluate
knowledge; it also gauges our capacity to navigate the rapid transformations of the Fifth Industrial
Revolution. This era is defined by swift advancements in cutting-edge technologies and integrated
digital connectivity, posing unique opportunities and unprecedented challenges to our societies
and economies. It penetrates the core of every institution--be it commercial or governmental--at a
pace never seen before."Winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award
2024 were also announced during the opening day. This year's honourees -- Juma Al Majid, Dr.
Andrew Ng, Dr. David M Clark, Anke Ehlers, and Ahmed Eid Khamis Thani Almheiri -- were
recognised for their outstanding global contributions to science, knowledge, and innovation. The
Award celebrates individuals whose efforts are devoted to advancing humanity through the
transformative power of knowledge and innovation. (ANI/WAM)

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