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1/14/25, 9:28 AM MBRF concludes exceptional year of achievements in knowledge dissemination and innovation
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.
In 2024, MBRF also embarked on a significant project – ‘Documenting the Legacy of Sheikh

Rashid’ – to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the passing of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al
Maktoum. The project seeks to preserve and share the late ruler’s rich legacy and the
profound impact of his vision and leadership. It will serve as a valuable resource and archive

for future generations, highlighting the authentic qualities, values, and principles that have
shaped the remarkable journey of Dubai and the UAE.

Enhancing Presence
MBRF successfully hosted the second edition of the ‘Youth Knowledge Forum’ (YKF) in Egypt

last year, with the primary objective of inspiring and motivating knowledge workers to drive
innovation and contribute to societal progress.

The ‘Digital Knowledge Hub’ (DKH), MBRF’s flagship Arabic knowledge platform, continues to
expand its vast repository of digital and intellectual knowledge content. With a collection
exceeding 800,000 titles divided into 8,500,000 digital items, the DKH remains at the forefront

of accessible knowledge in the Arab world. Additionally, the DKH constantly updates its

accessibility mechanisms through its three digital portals and more than 18 specialized digital
libraries, employing smart mechanisms to analyze users’ knowledge preferences. These tools
are considered crucial for guiding the authorship and publishing processes in the Arab world.

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