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generations across sectors such as health, education, environment,
governance, and policy-making. This is particularly significant given that
youth constitute nearly half of the region's population, with nearly a
quarter of this segment facing unemployment and a still bigger
proportion preparing to enter the workforce. Recent statistics highlight
the growing gap between individual skills and labour market demands in
the Arab region. Despite 70% of the population having internet access
since 2022, only 1.7% are recognised as 'digital talents.'

The Knowledge Summit is the leading annual knowledge event in the
Arab world, providing a dynamic platform to highlight insights that drive
modern technological trends and the evolving knowledge ecosystem. It
brings together leaders, experts, visionaries, and policymakers to
exchange ideas, explore the future, and address key themes from the
knowledge and developmental perspectives.

Strategic collaboration

The 'Knowledge Project' is the result of a strong and strategic
collaboration between the UNDP and the MBRF. Its mission is to
guarantee accessibility to knowledge-based societies and promote
sustainable development. Additionally, the initiative seeks to facilitate
meaningful dialogue and enhance awareness around the significance of
knowledge and knowledge-driven policies. It also fosters the use of
knowledge outputs, with a special emphasis on the 'Global Knowledge
Index' (GKI) as a catalyst for transformation.

For further information, please contact:

Orient Planet Group (OPG)
Tel: +971 4 4562888
Email: media@orientplanet.com
Website: www.orientplanet.com

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