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9/29/25, 10:08 AM Company News in Egypt: Arab knowledge stakeholders highlight the importance of monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Ag…
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 (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 Arab region and beyond. As part of
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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

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