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11/20/24, 9:10 AM Global Knowledge Index 2024 results announced: UAE leads Arab knowledge landscape
Dignitaries including Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General, and UNDP
Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States; 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.

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 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.

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 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."

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 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. 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 knowledge 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 takes on new
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 the need to
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 landscape and serves as a

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