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PRESSR: MBRF delegation

visits Islamic World

Educational, Scientific, and

Cultural Organisation’s

headquarters

May 1, 202412:57 GMT+4

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

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