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H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, highlighted how the 10th 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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