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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.
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

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