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development. This year’s GKI shows that many nations, particularly those in the Arab region, have achieved several key knowledge milestones while underscoring the need f
advancing education, research, and innovation strategies in many other parts of the world.”
Dr. Hany Torky presented a comprehensive overview of the results of the Global Knowledge Index 2024. He discussed the key achievements of certain countries and the kno
areas that require further attention in order to enhance their ranking on the index.
Torky explained that the Future Skills Academy is a developmental step for the Future Skills initiative. “As the educational and training opportunities expand, the initiative take
dimensions through which it is linked with educational institutions and universities,” he said.
He pointed out, "We should not fear AI, as it will not replace humans; rather, it will enable institutions and individuals to gain a genuine competitive advantage, emphasizing th
harness AI for the benefit of humanity."
This year’s index covers 141 countries, which is nearly three-quarters of the globe, with eight new additions. The GKI offers a panoptic perspective of the global knowledge la
and serves as a powerful benchmarking tool in the domains of education, technology, research, and development. It also sheds light on each nation’s strengths, enabling the
address both local and international challenges in these fields.
Sweden secured the leading position with an index value of 68.3, narrowly surpassing Finland, ranking second with a score of 68.2, and Switzerland ranking third at 67.9. The
position was shared by Denmark and the Netherlands, each scoring 66.8.
Apart from the United States, which came in seventh with 66.2, the top ten rankings were dominated by European nations.
The GKI assessed 11 Arab nations, with the UAE topping the list in the Arab world and ranking 26th globally with an index value of 60.9. Qatar closely followed, placing 39th g
a score of 55.5, while Saudi Arabia ranked third in the Arab world and 41st globally with a score of 54.8.
Oman ranked fourth in the Arab world and 55th globally with a score of 50.0. Whereas, Lebanon, which was recently added to the GKI, ranked fifth in the Arab world and 81st
with a score of 45.4.
Ten African countries ranked the lowest, with Niger in second-to-last place at 140th position with a score of 25.8, and Chad in the last position at 141 with a score of 23.4.
The 2024 GKI successfully showcases the exemplary achievements of Arab nations in the knowledge domain, across several key sectoral indicators. Remarkably, in the pre-
education sector, Saudi Arabia ranked 4th globally, with the average score for Arab countries in this field reaching 64.1, which is higher than the global average of 61.9.
Similarly, in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, Arab countries scored an average of 49.5, outperforming the global average of 48.2. Globally, the U
4th, and Saudi Arabia ranked 7th globally, underscoring both nations’ enduring efforts to bolster their technological infrastructure and enhance the integration of modern techn
development strategies.
Within the economy sub-sector, the UAE was listed among the top ten countries worldwide, based on factors like economic competitiveness, economic openness, finance, an
value addition. Moreover, Arab countries’ performance in the research, development, and innovation domain was on par with the global average of 31.5 points.
The GKI 2024 also underscored the consistent growth of certain Arab countries, especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, in critical sectors such as education, technology
economy. The index further highlighted the urgent need to bolster these domains in certain Arab nations, particularly Palestine, Morocco, and Mauritania.
The GKI enables countries to accurately assess their knowledge and development landscape, identifying strengths as well as opportunities for improvement. The forthcoming
the index will incorporate new components to address emerging technologies and global transformations, ensuring a multi-dimensional portrayal of each region’s state of kno
development globally, serving as a trusted scientific reference and guide for advancement.

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