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9/29/25, 10:09 AM Arab knowledge stakeholders highlight the importance of monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Deve…
Mohamed Abushahab commented: “The UAEʼs experience shows that
investing in people, skills, and knowledge is the key to lasting progress and
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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 todayʼs 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 this framework, it was announced that the 10th edition of
the ‘Knowledge Summitʼ will be held in Dubai on 1920 November 2025,
under the theme ‘Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities.ʼ
Marking a decade since its inception, this yearʼs 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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