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3/26/25, 10:07 AM Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation launches ‘KnowTalks’ series 2025

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 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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