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7/8/25, 11:18 AM MBRF and UNDP to organise 10th edition of Knowledge Summit
The summit’s upcoming edition, coinciding with its tenth anniversary, commemorates a long journey of
exemplary achievements, presenting a pioneering model of innovation and setting new standards for
knowledge production and dissemination. Over the past 10 years, the summit has established itself as
the most prominent knowledge event in the region. It is also regarded as a distinguished international

platform convening the most prominent policymakers, thought leaders, and experts in various fields from
all over the world to enhance cross-sector collaboration and create effective frameworks and policies
aimed at leveraging knowledge to drive comprehensive and sustainable community development.

The summit coincides with the UAE’s ‘Year of Community’ initiative, underscoring its humanitarian and

scientific mission of promoting the values of ambition and giving, developing both regional and
international human capital, as well as empowering communities. The summit’s vision also aligns with
national objectives aimed at consolidating the country’s leadership, advancing knowledge and
progressing towards a brighter and more prosperous future.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, noted that the Knowledge Summit 2025 is a

landmark milestone in its decade-long history, as it celebrates the achievements made so far while
moving towards new horizons of global impact.

His Excellency remarked: “Over the years, the Knowledge Summit has successfully highlighted the
importance of building a strong knowledge economy, keeping pace with ongoing global digital

transformation trends. This year's edition, in particular, will reiterate the need to position equitable
access to knowledge as a basic right and a catalyst for empowerment, while exploring the evolving role
of knowledge in shaping various sustainable development models. Moreover, aligning with the goals of
the ‘Year of Community’, we aim to go beyond just knowledge dissemination and strive towards the

advancement of both individuals and societies, paving the way for a prosperous tomorrow.”

The summit will explore knowledge markets and their role in developing sustainable societies,
highlighting the critical role of knowledge as a tool for empowerment and a dynamic economic and social
asset. It will also focus on finding new methods to exchange knowledge, benefit from it, and expand its

scope, thereby promoting sustainable growth, bridging gaps, and enhancing the resilience of
communities.

The Knowledge Summit plays an important role in building global knowledge partnerships, which
promote cooperation between countries and institutions in various sectors. Furthermore, the summit
continues to consolidate its pioneering global position through key events, such as the announcement of

the results of the annual Global Knowledge Index, which guides important policies, shaping the future
vision of countries.

The summit’s agenda will be shortly announced, including the details of speakers and topics of
discussion, aligning with its commitment to strengthening cross-border cooperation to build cohesive

and sustainable knowledge societies.

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