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1/14/25, 9:27 AM MBRF concludes exceptional year of achievements in knowledge dissemination and innovation
these initiatives and efforts, MBRF continues its journey in knowledge leadership, embodying the vision
of the wise leadership to enhance the UAE’s position as a global hub for knowledge and innovation.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “Reflecting on the previous year, we are proud
of the remarkable feats and milestones achieved and the robust alliances we forged with global

knowledge entities. These accomplishments demonstrate our steadfast dedication to enhancing
knowledge, innovation, and learning. We aim to support communities, inspire young people, and foster a
culture of innovation, in line with our goals to establish the concepts of innovation and knowledge-based
entrepreneurship. By doing so, we strive to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin

Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai
as a leading global scientific and intellectual hub with a strong knowledge-based economy.” H.E.
reaffirmed MBRF’s commitment to continuing its journey as a leading entity in fostering knowledge
pathways and advancing sustainable development.

Projects and Achievements

The ninth edition of the Knowledge Summit, one of the most prominent knowledge events, was held on
November 18 and 19, 2024, marking one of the major milestones for MBRF last year. The summit
convened over 100 esteemed global figures and prominent academics in fields such as AI, technology,
economics, education, environment, and other vital sectors. Insightful discussions on critical topics

shaping the future were held during the summit. Over 40 panel discussions and other valuable, inspiring
knowledge events were also organized, which addressed future skills and modern technologies,
particularly AI. With over 3,000 visitors and an online reach exceeding 22,000 through its websites and
social media platforms, the Knowledge Summit proved to be a resounding success.

A significant highlight of the summit was the hosting of the 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress on the

sidelines of the Knowledge Summit. The congress, organized by UNESCO, was held for the first time in
the Arab region.

Furthermore, MBRF honored the esteemed recipients of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Knowledge Award for 2024, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the advancement of

knowledge, education, and scientific research. A dedicated dialogue session at the summit served as a
platform for these winners to share their inspiring journeys and insights with the audience.

Building upon the resounding success of the ‘Future Skills for All’ initiative, the Knowledge Summit 2024
hosted the inaugural meeting of the ‘‘Global Alliance for Skills Development’. This event brought
together prominent figures and stakeholders to unite efforts in empowering young people with advanced

skills and cultivating strong leadership qualities. This initiative has now entered a new phase with the
launch of the ‘Future Skills Academy,’ a joint venture by MBRF, UNDP, and the global educational
platform ‘Coursera,’ aiming to provide free access to quality education and training opportunities for 10

million learners by 2030.

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