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MBRF delegation visits Islamic World

Educational, Scientific, and Cultural

Organisation’s headquarters

Story by Amjad Saleh / Tariq Al Fahaam

• 14h • 3 min read
ABAT,1st May, 2024 (WAM) -- Led by 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 Organisation (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
favourable 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
organising workshops to benefit experts from ICESCO member states,
familiarising them with the operational mechanisms of the GKI. The MBRF
delegation highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among relevant
states, emphasising 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.

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