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The event focused on three key themes: highlighting knowledge policy; capacity-building and
future skills frameworks to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs); and data-based monitoring systems, developmental indicators, measurement tools, and

reporting. It also reviewed the outcomes of the first phase of the Future Skills Academy, which
supported 10,000 Arab citizens in enhancing their skills through over 15,000 educational
programs, totaling more than 114,000 hours of learning. In addition, over 13,000 learners across

the Arab region are currently engaged in developing future-ready skills, preparing for an ever-

changing job market increasingly shaped by competitive skills rather than academic credentials.

The event concluded by underscoring the significance of regional ownership, highlighting the need
for knowledge tools and capacity-building strategies to be aligned with local priorities. It called

for greater cross-sectoral integration to foster a more sustainable and inclusive future for the
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Arab region and beyond. As part of this framework, it was announced that the 10 edition of the
‘Knowledge Summit’ will be held in Dubai on 19-20 November 2025, under the theme ‘Knowledge
Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities.’ Marking a decade since its inception, this year’s

Summit reinforces its role as a global platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange, exploring

the importance of knowledge in driving policymaking, shaping the future of sustainable
development, and empowering individuals and communities.

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