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Dignitaries including His Excellency Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant
Secretary-General, and UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the
Regional Bureau for Arab States; His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of
MBRF; and Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager,
Knowledge Project – UNDP, participated in the session moderated by Mayssoun
Noueihed, Senior News Anchor, Al Arabiya.

H.E. Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari UN Assistant Secretary-General, and UNDP
Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab,
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 opportunity 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 cornerstone of a knowledge economy.

H.E. Dr. Al Dardari 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 Global Alliance 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.
Learning and 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 living conditions.”

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, 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 national policies and decision-making
framework. The GKI meticulously reviews diverse indicators across scientific,
research, and structural domains, leveraging rigorous analysis methods and
scientifically validated data. It empowers government bodies by providing the
right tools to identify opportunities, design robust strategies, enhance
innovation, and drive comprehensive 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 for advancing education,
research, and innovation strategies in many other parts of the world.”

Dr. Hani Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager, Knowledge Project
– UNDP, presented a comprehensive overview of the results of the Global
Knowledge Index 2024. He discussed the key achievements of certain countries
and the knowledge areas that require further attention in order to enhance their
ranking on the index.

https://mid-east.info/global-knowledge-index-2024-results-uae-leads-arab-knowledge-landscape-
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