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Press Release

Holding this event in Dubai represents the culmination of our collaborative efforts in knowledge

dissemination and development, underscoring the UAE's prominent role in supporting major
development endeavors and hosting global gatherings.”

The congress featured panel discussions facilitated by several senior government officials and

ministers from countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
Slovenia, Tunisia, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay. High-profile representatives

from UNESCO, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and
the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) also attended the

event. Moreover, Malaysia, Morocco, Cuba, and Madagascar highlighted prominent experiences

implementing open education solutions.

Participants engaged in vital discussions regarding important topics related to harnessing open
solutions for building flexible digital ecosystems. They underscored the significance of leveraging

cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and machine learning, to increase digital accessibility. The
discussions also highlighted the advancement of worldwide digital cooperation and the resolution

of intellectual property concerns in advanced technologies and AI. Furthermore, they explored
methods to improve equitable educational opportunities and address the educational

requirements of the African continent, small island developing states, and youth with regard to

obtaining quality and fair education.

The congress discussions involved a range of initiatives covering AI and OER. They highlighted
the UNESCO University Twinning Network on Open Education and the UNESCO Sustainable

Development Solutions Network’s Open Educational Resource Repository. Moreover, strategies
to expand access to open educational content were explored locally and globally.

Furthermore, the congress examined the report on side sessions related to the implementation
of UNESCO's 2019 recommendation on open educational resources. It focused on the ‘Dubai

Declaration on Open Educational Resources’, which emphasized the advancement of quality and
inclusive education, the building of new workforce capacities, policies regarding open educational