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Global Knowledge Index 2024 results announced: UAE leads Arab knowledge landscape
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:13 PM5 minutes Reading

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DUBAI, 19th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) a
the results of the ‘Global Knowledge Index 2024’ (GKI 2024), an unparalleled global reference tool for assessing nations’ notable accomplishments in the knowledge domain.
The results were announced during a panel discussion titled ‘UNDP and MBRF Partnership – Advancing Knowledge in the Arab States Region and Beyond,' organized as a p
Knowledge Summit 2024, held at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) from 18 to 19 November.
Dignitaries including Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General, and UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States; Jamal
Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF; and Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager, Knowledge Project – UNDP, participated in the session moderated by Mayssoun
Senior News Anchor, Al Arabiya.
Dr. Al Dardari highlighted the necessity for governments to recognize the importance of freedom of information and the need to provide it while also offering young people the
to access knowledge from diverse sources. He pointed out that our future depends on young people’s capability to express themselves creatively and become the cornerston
knowledge economy.
He said, "The Global Knowledge Index is a vital tool for economic planning in countries worldwide. Through the Future Skills initiative, the Future Skills Academy, and the Glo
for Skills, we aim to create genuine hope for the countries in the region as they strive to establish knowledge societies by bridging gaps in the realm of skills and education. L
acquiring knowledge must serve as a constant motivation for young people, as it is an inexhaustible source and a pivotal tool for developing our communities and improving l
conditions.”
Jamal bin Huwaireb said, “We are delighted to see that the UAE has earned a significant ranking in the GKI, which is a potent tool for nations to assess and improve their nat
policies and decision-making framework. The GKI meticulously reviews diverse indicators across scientific, research, and structural domains, leveraging rigorous analysis me
scientifically validated data. It empowers government bodies by providing the right tools to identify opportunities, design robust strategies, enhance innovation, and drive com
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