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DUBAI, UAE, October 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of

Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United
Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced the hosting of the 9th edition of the Knowledge

Summit on 18-19 November 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Center. This year, the event will be

organized under the theme 'Future Skills and AI Economy'.

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

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