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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…
(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

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the 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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