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Knowledge Project: A leading platform to strengthen knowledge

economy and elevate UAE’s position as a global hub for development

and innovation

Knowledge Summit and Global Knowledge Index among its key initiatives

Dubai, UAE, 23 October 2025: Amid today’s fast-paced and unprecedented global changes, the
Knowledge Project, a groundbreaking joint initiative between the Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), continues to gain rapid significance both regionally and globally. The initiative stands at

the forefront of advancing expertise, research, and policy support to strengthen the foundations
of knowledge-based economies and societies worldwide.

By identifying the strengths and weaknesses of knowledge systems across the globe, the

Knowledge Project contributes to shaping effective policies and developing strategies that drive

innovation, education, and sustainable economic growth.

Knowledge Summit: A Leading Global Knowledge Platform

The Knowledge Project has significantly contributed to the global knowledge landscape through

a range of impactful initiatives, with the Knowledge Summit standing out as the most notable
one. Over the years, the summit has achieved remarkable success, holding nine editions that

featured more than 1,000 sessions focused on diverse fields of knowledge and future foresight.
It has hosted over 900 distinguished speakers, including leading intellectuals, scientists, decision-

makers, and academics from around the world, and attracted over 1.2 million visitors. The
summit’s digital presence has also been impressive, garnering over 203 million views and

engagements across its official website and social media platforms. Additionally, it has produced
71 podcasts that gained considerable popularity within intellectual and scientific communities.

This year, the summit returns for its 10th edition, taking place on 19–20 November 2025, under

the theme “Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities.”

GKI: A Leading Measure for International Development