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11/20/24, 9:09 AM Global Knowledge Index 2024 results announced: UAE leads Arab knowledge landscape
Torky explained that the Future Skills Academy is a developmental step for the Future Skills initiative. "As the educational a

He pointed out, "We should not fear AI, as it will not replace humans; rather, it will enable institutions and individuals to gain

This year's index covers 141 countries, which is nearly three-quarters of the globe, with eight new additions. The GKI offers
light on each nation's strengths, enabling them to 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

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 v

Oman ranked fourth in the Arab world and 55th globally with a score of 50.0. Whereas, Lebanon, which was recently added

Ten African countries ranked the lowest, with Niger in second-to-last place at 140th position with a score of 25.8, and Chad

The 2024 GKI successfully showcases the exemplary achievements of Arab nations in the knowledge domain, across seve
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, outper
infrastructure and enhance the integration of modern technology in development strategies.
Within the economy sub-sector, the UAE was listed among the top ten countries worldwide, based on factors like economic
global average of 31.5 points.

The GKI 2024 also underscored the consistent growth of certain Arab countries, especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qat
Morocco, and Mauritania.

The GKI enables countries to accurately assess their knowledge and development landscape, identifying strengths as well
dimensional portrayal of each region's state of knowledge and development globally, serving as a trusted scientific referenc

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