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3/26/25, 10:06 AM Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation launches ‘KnowTalks’ series 2025
The series bridges cultural divides across various fields, fostering conversations on key themes shaping
the global knowledge landscape. Topics include the role of advanced technologies in driving community
development, strategies for closing the knowledge gap across regions, and the influence of artificial
intelligence (AI) on the future of sectors such as healthcare, education, and the digital economy.

Other topics examine the significance of knowledge in establishing the foundations for an innovation-
driven economy, the impact of big data analysis on shaping development policies, and strategies for skill
development to address the future needs of the labor market in a continuously evolving global
technological landscape.

The 2025 ‘KnowTalks’ edition will feature 35 local and international sessions in hybrid formats that
combine in-person and virtual participation, enhancing accessibility and fostering global engagement.
The series will also feature sessions hosted as part of prominent knowledge events, including the Abu
Dhabi International Book Fair and the Frankfurt Book Fair. Furthermore, special sessions will take place
at leading universities and research centers worldwide, ensuring the involvement of academic

communities, students, and innovators.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “The ‘KnowTalks’ series is a crucial platform
for addressing the issues shaping the global knowledge ecosystem and exploring sustainable
development solutions. This initiative, which brings together leading experts and thought leaders, will

pave the way for tackling future challenges, fostering innovative solutions that align with global
transformations, and enhancing the role of knowledge in promoting social and economic well-being. The
series embodies MBRF’s dedication to fostering knowledge and passing it on to future generations,
thereby 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

said: “At UNDP, our goal is to accelerate the dissemination of knowledge and innovation as essential
drivers of sustainable development. Through our collaboration with MBRF for the ‘KnowTalks’ series, we
aim to bring together experts and thought leaders from around the world to explore innovative strategies

and solutions for developmental and knowledge-related challenges while emphasizing the importance
of innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.”

The first session of the series recently took place under the theme “From Boomers to Gen Z: Driving
Innovation Together," presented by Maysoun Ramadan, Global Head of Patients and Society
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Chief Diversity Officer for APAC at Roche. This session explored

how to leverage intergenerational diversity to drive innovation and collaboration across various sectors,
particularly in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Key discussion points
included the role of inclusion in strengthening communities, bridging generational perspectives within
STEAM, and utilizing generational diversity to enhance creativity and workplace culture. The session

also listed the unique characteristics of different generations shaped by historical and cultural influences
and included insights from Ipsos’ 2023 report on generational diversity in the UAE.

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