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Press Release

Knowledge Summit 2024 discusses mechanisms for

preparing upcoming generations for future labor market

Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2024- On the final day, the Knowledge Summit 2024 highlighted
a set of topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, the latest innovation tools in the

education sector, and the skills needed by future generations.

The session, ‘Using Generative AI to Strengthen and Speed Learning’, presented by Prof.

Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering, at Oakland University, discussed the revolutionary
potential of generative AI in the education sector. During the session, she reviewed the

methods through which large language models, such as Chat GPT, can radically transform the
way educational content is delivered. She also explained the capability of these models to

customize content suiting the needs of each learner, which contributes to raising the
comprehension and interaction level in classrooms. Prof. Oakley emphasized the practical

applications of AI tools in developing teaching methods, such as creating interactive virtual
lessons and designing exercises tailored to individual student differences. She also highlighted

the importance of harnessing AI to facilitate access to educational resources, making them
widely available at a lower cost.

Another session titled ‘Beyond Formal Qualifications: Innovation in Post-Secondary
Education’, was attended by Dr. Dima Jamali, VP of University Advancement, Canadian

University Dubai; Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou, CEO, CLICKS; and Jane Mann, Managing
Director of Partnership for Education, Cambridge International College. The session, which

was moderated by Zaher Srour, Head of Partnerships – MEA, Coursera, highlighted the need

for post-secondary education to adopt innovative educational models that respond to the
rapid changes in the global labor market. It stressed the importance of encouraging innovation
in curriculum design and investing in technology to enable young people to achieve their career

aspirations.

Meanwhile, Mann highlighted the importance of focusing on practical skills that students can

benefit from in various fields, referring to what is now known as ‘green skills’. She explained