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H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, highlighted how the 10 edition of the Knowledge
Summit is not simply a milestone, but the beginning of a new decade of global knowledge impact. His

Excellency added, “The Summit stands as a global benchmark for thought leadership in the
knowledge economy, further positioning Dubai as a hub for universal dialogue on transforming

knowledge into sustainable economic and social value. More importantly, it showcases the UAE’s
innovative model for a knowledge-based economy driven by data, research, and innovation, in line

with our wise leadership’s vision to make knowledge a crucial resource for shaping a better future.”

Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Advisor and Project Manager of the Knowledge Project at
UNDP, stated, “This year’s Global Knowledge Index (GKI) has been comprehensively updated to

improve accuracy and cross-country comparisons by refining indicators and adding new criteria sets to
assess key sectors such as education, research and development, and Environmental, social, and

governance (ESG) among others. It also provides policymakers with a more practical and effective tool
to design short- and long-term strategies that address challenges and drive sustainable human

development.”

During the briefing, Saif Al Mansouri, Head of Knowledge Summit Committee, noted how the

event’s agenda offers a new and fully immersive experience through a set of specialized halls reflecting
the Summit’s diverse and inclusive themes. The ‘Main Hall’ will serve as the central forum for global

knowledge discussions, while the ‘Sustainable Communities’ Hall, organized in partnership with the
United Nations, will underscore the way knowledge drives societal transformation, and the ‘Global

Knowledge Index’ Hall will offer a perspective on nation-level performances in education, innovation,
and the knowledge economy.

With an impressive lineup of 130 speakers participating in more than 45 panel discussions, the Summit

will unite top government officials, international experts, and thought leaders from business and
development sectors. The sessions will also examine disruptive technologies, such as AI, blockchain,

and big data. Key topics such as legislation, societal transformation, intellectual property, patents,
education, scientific research, development, and innovation will also be central to the discussions.

Besides the agenda, the recent meeting also reviewed the achievements of the Digital Knowledge Hub,
while the ‘Knowledge Break’ initiative was highlighted for hosting several collaborative sessions in

countries including Australia and Canada this year. On the youth empowerment front, the meeting
highlighted key achievements of the Dubai International Program for Writing, which held specialized

workshops in creative writing, translation, and screenwriting.

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