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3/27/25, 11:26 AM Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Launches ‘KnowTalks’ 2025 in Collaboration with UNDP
Key Themes Of ‘KnowTalks’ 2025

The series fosters discussions across diverse fields, bridging cultural divides and shaping the global
knowledge landscape. The sessions will cover:

The role of advanced technologies in driving community development

Strategies for closing the knowledge gap across regions

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare, education, and the digital economy

Knowledge as the foundation for an innovation-driven economy

The influence of big data analysis on shaping development policies

Skill development strategies to meet future labor market needs in an evolving technological
landscape

Global Reach And Hybrid Format

The 2025 ‘KnowTalks’ edition will feature 35 local and international sessions in hybrid formats,
combining in-person and virtual participation to enhance accessibility and foster global

engagement. Sessions will be hosted at prominent knowledge events, including the Abu Dhabi
International Book Fair and the Frankfurt Book Fair. Additionally, special sessions will take place
at leading universities and research centers worldwide, engaging academic communities,
students, and innovators.

Leadership Perspectives On Knowledge Development

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, stated:

“The ‘KnowTalks’ series is a crucial platform for addressing the issues shaping the global knowledge
ecosystem and exploring sustainable development solutions. By bringing together leading experts and
thought leaders, we aim to tackle future challenges, foster innovative solutions aligned with global
transformations, and enhance the role of knowledge in promoting social and economic well-being.

This initiative embodies MBRF’s dedication to fostering knowledge and passing it on to future
generations, contributing to the development of more advanced, prosperous, and future-ready
communities.”

Hany Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager of the Knowledge Project - UNDP,
added:

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