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5/3/24, 11:18 AM MBRF Delegation Visits Islamic World Educational, Scientific, And Cultural Organisation's Headquarters - Middle East Events.
MBRF Delegation Visits Islamic World Educational, Scientific, And

Cultural Organisation's Headquarters

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Led by His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), a delegation of the Foundation visited the

headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
(ICESCO) in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. The delegation was graciously welcomed
by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, at the main headquarters.

During the visit, the MBRF and ICESCO discussed strategies to enhance bilateral

collaboration. This aligns with the agreement signed by both parties in March 2023,
highlighting the significance of leveraging their expertise and capabilities to strengthen

cooperation. The key objective is to foster knowledge advancement and reinforce the
capabilities of ICESCO’s member nations, thereby enhancing their position in the
Global Knowledge Index (GKI). The GKI serves as a guide for evaluating indicators,

conducting research, and promoting knowledge-related studies on a global scale.

Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager, UNDP’s Knowledge

Project, participated in a productive meeting focused on addressing the challenges
presented in the GKI report. The meeting underscored the importance of member states
consistently updating their data to maintain favorable positions that reflect

advancements within the index-monitored sectors.

During their visit, both parties engaged in discussions concerning the GKI officials’
participation at the upcoming Conference of Ministers of Education in the Islamic

World, scheduled for October in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Additionally, they
explored ICESCO’s participation in the upcoming edition of the ‘Knowledge Summit’
in Dubai. Discussions also covered the possibilities of organizing workshops aimed to

benefit experts from ICESCO member states, familiarizing them with the operational
mechanisms of the GKI. The MBRF delegation highlighted the importance of

collaborative efforts among relevant states, emphazising the need for accurate and
realistic data to ensure the issuance of an authentic annual index report. Furthermore,
they highlighted the exchange of relevant expertise and experiences as key aspects of

cooperation.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “As the knowledge
sector rapidly evolves, collaboration and collective efforts among diverse stakeholders

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