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9/29/25, 10:08 AM Arab knowledge stakeholders highlight the importance of monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Deve…
sustainable development. They also urged greater collaboration at the regional and
international levels to ensure no one is left behind.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb stated: “There is a pressing need to exchange knowledge

and expertise across countries and institutions. This will certainly empower the Arab region to
address its growing challenges and seize the immense opportunities for innovation and growth
presented by today’s technological revolution.”

H.E. added: “Our work at MBRF, in close collaboration with our strategic partner, UNDP, shows
that investing in precise knowledge indices and standards, including the Global Knowledge
Index (GKI) and future foresight reports, is key to helping governments and policy-makers

craft impactful strategies for knowledge-based economies. The success of the ‘Future Skills
Academy’ initiative is a testament to this approach, having equipped thousands of young Arabs

with the essential skills through thousands of educational programs. The initiative not only
fosters a culture of lifelong learning but also enhances the readiness of upcoming generations

for a fast-evolving job market. Our partnership with UNDP underscores our shared commitment
to transforming knowledge into a practical pillar of development, empowering our societies to

achieve sustainable competitiveness globally.”

Dr. Abdullah Al Dardari said: “With just five years remaining until the deadline of the 2030

Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Arab region must urgently intensify its efforts to
meet the goals. We hope this event will help align our collective efforts towards transforming

data, skills, and innovation into actionable solutions for building inclusive, sustainable, and
resilient societies. We are proud to collaborate with our partners to ensure that the

perspectives and voices of youth, women, and local communities, who are often overlooked,
play a central role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future, not only for the Arab

region, but globally.”

Mohamed Abushahab commented: “The UAE’s experience shows that investing in people, skills,

and knowledge is the key to lasting progress and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development. Strong global partnerships are essential to this effort, which is why

we, like UNDP and MBRF, work to help countries close knowledge gaps, empower youth, and
design data-driven and innovative policies that turn today’s challenges into opportunities for

future generations.”

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

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