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national policies and decision-making framework." The index reviews various indicators
across scientific and structural domains, aiding governments in strategy design and
innovation enhancement.
The GKI assessed 11 Arab nations, with the UAE leading in the Arab world and ranking
26th globally with an index value of 60.9. Qatar followed closely at 39th globally with a
score of 55.5, while Saudi Arabia ranked third among Arab nations and 41st globally
with a score of 54.8. Oman secured fourth place in the Arab region and was ranked 55th
globally.
Dr. Hany Torky provided an overview of GKI 2024 results, highlighting key achievements
and areas needing improvement for better rankings. He explained that expanding
educational opportunities through initiatives like Future Skills Academy links education
with institutions and universities. Torky remarked on AI's role: "We should not fear AI... it
will enable institutions and individuals to gain a genuine competitive advantage."
Global Rankings and Sectoral Achievements

Sweden topped this year's index with an index value of 68.3, followed by Finland at 68.2,
and Switzerland at 67.9. Denmark and the Netherlands shared fourth place with scores
of 66.8 each. The United States ranked seventh with a score of 66.2, while European
countries dominated the top ten positions.
In pre-university education, Saudi Arabia achieved fourth place globally, surpassing the
global average score of 61.9 with an average score of 64.1 among Arab countries. In
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Arab nations scored an average of
49.5, exceeding the global average of 48.2.
Challenges and Opportunities

The GKI highlights both strengths and areas for improvement across various sectors
worldwide. It underscores consistent growth in education, technology, and economy
within certain Arab countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar while pointing out areas
needing attention such as Palestine, Morocco, and Mauritania.
The forthcoming edition aims to incorporate new components addressing emerging
technologies for a comprehensive portrayal of regional knowledge landscapes globally.
This ensures it remains a trusted reference for scientific advancement worldwide
without speculation or conjecture beyond presented facts.
Ten African countries ranked lowest on this year's index; Niger placed second-to-last at
position number one hundred forty with twenty-five point eight points while Chad came
last scoring twenty-three point four points overall according to available data analysis
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