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The summit will pave the way to discuss knowledge and future skills, its
challenges, and opportunities to promote international understanding and
exchange of ideas on ways to develop a sustainable knowledge-based economy.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: "The Knowledge
Summit, which we host every year, has been successful in establishing Dubai as a

global hub of innovation and knowledge from which wide-ranging interactive
forums are launched to disseminate knowledge, experiences, and best practices
to help societies transition to knowledge-based economies. This contributes to
improving the standard of living and mapping out a sustainable future that
prioritizes innovation and cutting-edge technology as a means of achieving
growth and prosperity."

The summit will introduce the 'Global Knowledge Index 2024,' which has

established itself as an important tool for developing policies and national vision
in recent years, by highlighting the strengths and areas for possible improvement
across different knowledge fields such as education, R&D, innovation, technology,
and knowledge-based economy, making it a comprehensive instrument to guide
future strategies for sustainable development.

The 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress will be held for the very first time in the
Arab World as a part of the summit. The congress is organized by the United
Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Around 500
ministers, senior officials, and decision-makers from vital sectors like education,

digital services, and communications are set to participate in the congress.

Moreover, the summit will facilitate the honoring of the winners of the
'Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award,' which aims to
underscore the pivotal role of knowledge in achieving sustainable development
and global prosperity by recognizing key achievements that contribute to
knowledge dissemination and inspiring creative individuals to open new paths to
share and cultivate knowledge.

The summit will also feature panel discussions on future skills and AI by Coursera,
the infamous online learning platform.

In the upcoming edition, the summit will feature an agenda that includes
interactive sessions, workshops, and knowledge events, with the active
participation of selected thinkers, creators, and global personalities in the fields
of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, economy, education, environment, health,
and other vital sectors. The sessions will focus on varied key themes, especially
promoting sustainable economic growth, workforce skills and future jobs, critical

thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as emerging advanced technologies
such as data analysis, machine learning, programming, and AI.