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Press Release

MBRF delegation visits Islamic World Educational, Scientific,

and Cultural Organisation’s headquarters

01 May 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