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3/26/25, 10:07 AM In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation lau…

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

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