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10/14/25, 9:54 AM MBRF, UNDP unveil details of Knowledge Summit 2025 - Eye of Riyadh
stature and its role in advancing innovative solutions to shared challenges, promoting sustainable development, and
establishing knowledge as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for empowering individuals and communities.”

Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States, said: “This
year’s Knowledge Summit reiterates that knowledge is the foundation for building just, inclusive, and sustainable economies
and societies.

At UNDP, we see knowledge markets as powerful drivers to empower people, bridge divides, and help countries navigate
global challenges, from climate change to digital transformation. Through our long-standing partnership with MBRF, we are
working to turn knowledge into a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable development, shaping a fairer and more prosperous
future for all.”

This year’s Summit will feature over 45 dialogue sessions with around 130 speakers, including senior government officials,
international experts, and leading figures in business, academia, and development. The programme will also include

interactive side events such as the Authors’ Corner, the Knowledge Markets Exhibition, and the Knowledge Café, in addition to
a Policy Roundtable.

The Summit will also host the launch of the 2025 edition of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI), which provides insight into

trends and opportunities in knowledge economies and societies worldwide, supporting evidence-based policymaking.

Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Knowledge Project Lead at UNDP, said: “The GKI has served as a pioneering

knowledge instrument since 2017. It has been undergoing extensive review since last year, with the support of experts from
diverse domains to ensure that it stays aligned with rapid global shifts, including those in technology, the digital economy, and
climate change, ensuring a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.

Moreover, the latest edition of the GKI and its findings will be unveiled during ‘Knowledge Summit 2025’. This is a significant

milestone as the index delivers profound insights, empowering nations to design forward-looking policies.”

The organisation of this year’s Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the world undergoes deep economic, technological, and

social transformations. The event reaffirms the importance of fostering a global platform for dialogue, exchanging
experiences, and building cross-border partnerships to shape a shared vision for the future of knowledge.

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