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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…
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.

Furthermore, the session highlighted generational diversity within the UAE’s population, as
outlined in the 2024 report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

(DESA). According to this report, Generation Alpha accounts for 16.43 percent of the total

population in the UAE, while Generation Z represents 13.46 percent, Baby Boomers make up
5.29 percent, and the Silent Generation, along with older Boomers, constitute 1.7 percent.

The session underscored the significance of multi-generational teams in fostering creativity and
innovation. It also highlighted the advantages of reverse mentoring in bridging generational

gaps through mutual learning and emphasized that generational diversity is a valuable asset
for promoting innovation and collaboration across sectors and societies.

The ‘KnowTalks’ series consists of intellectual sessions and seminars where experts gather to

discuss key challenges, uncover untapped opportunities, and share global insights. Sessions
take place at least once a month and are available as recordings on the digital platforms of
MBRF and UNDP, providing public access to past discussions. The series also encourages

interactive engagement, enabling participants to engage with experts, ask questions, and
contribute ideas, thereby fostering meaningful dialogue and assisting in the development of

comprehensive solutions.

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