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10/14/25, 9:53 AM UN and MBRF Announce Knowledge Summit 2025 to Drive Global Innovation and Knowledge Markets
Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said the Summit “represents a strategic milestone that

crowns a decade of impactful achievements” and reinforces the foundation’s mission to position
knowledge as a tool for empowerment and prosperity.

The Summit will host over 45 dialogue sessions featuring around 130 speakers, including

senior government officials, business leaders, academics, and development experts. Sessions
will examine modern technologies such as AI, blockchain, and big data, alongside issues like

legislation, intellectual property, education, research, and innovation. Interactive side events will

include the Authors’ Corner, the Knowledge Markets Exhibition, the Knowledge Café, and a

Policy Roundtable.

Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP’s Regional

Bureau for Arab States, emphasized that knowledge markets are “powerful drivers to

empower people, bridge divides, and help countries navigate global challenges.”

The Summit will also feature the launch of the 2025 Global Knowledge Index, offering insights

into trends and opportunities in knowledge economies worldwide. Dr. Hany Torky of

UNDP highlighted that the updated index incorporates shifts in technology, the digital economy,

and climate change to support evidence-based policymaking.

As global economic, technological, and social landscapes evolve, Knowledge Summit 2025

aims to provide a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and cross-border partnerships to shape

the future of knowledge.

News Source: Emirates News Agency

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