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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.

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