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Arab knowledge stakeholders highlight the importance of monitoring

indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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On the sidelines of the 80 UN General Assembly

New York, 28 September 2025 - A high-level event held on the sidelines of the

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80 session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) emphasized the
critical role of knowledge tools and monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation

(MBRF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Permanent
Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the UN, the event brought together
government representatives, knowledge leaders, and strategic partners for a
discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing the Arab world in the context
of economic transformation, technological shifts, climate change, and a rapidly
expanding youth population.
The event was inaugurated by Their Excellencies Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF;
Dr. Abdullah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the
Regional Bureau for Arab States at UNDP; and Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent

Representative of the UAE to the UN. In their opening remarks, the speakers
emphasized the need for innovative frameworks and next-generation indices to
develop future-ready skills and advance inclusive and 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

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