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5/2/24, 8:46 AM MBRF delegation visits Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation’s headquarters - Middle East News 247

MBRF delegation visits Islamic World Educational,

Scientific, and Cultural Organisation’s headquarters

By Middle East News 247 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.

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