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to support digital transformation and keep pace with global technological changes to ensure maximum readiness
for the future. As a result, this year's summit will focus on the most significant challenges societies have been
facing, including the development of human skills and the role of the AI economy in determining the direction of
different industries."

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb added: "As years pass by, the Knowledge Summit has consolidated Dubai's position as a
global hub for knowledge and innovation by opening broad horizons for discussion and interaction with a selection

of global thinkers, innovators, pioneers, and decision-makers. We anticipate that this year's event will present a
significant opportunity to broaden the scope of international collaboration, particularly in the fields of AI,
knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship, in collaboration with UNDP, and to support initiatives aimed at
accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals and devising solutions to address global issues."

Furthermore, H.E. bin Huwaireb highlighted one of the major events on the sidelines of the Knowledge Summit
2024, which will be the 3rd UNESCO World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress to be organized in
association with UNESCO and held for the first time in the Arab world. The event brings together numerous
guests, including ministers, top officials, and decision-makers from across the globe, to boost digital cooperation.

The summit will also set the stage for the release of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2024. In the past few
years, the GKI has served as a qualitative resource for countries' development strategies and goals, emphasizing
strengths and areas for improvement using a variety of indicators from various fields of expertise and identifying
challenges facing sustainable development pathways. In addition, a ceremony will be held to honor the winners of
the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) 2024, which highlights remarkable
contributions to the welfare of humanity, progress, and development, as well as sheds light on the success stories
of individuals and institutions.

He further mentioned that the inaugural meeting of the 'Global Alliance for Skills Development' will take place
during the summit along with the introduction of the Future Skills Academy. Launched as part of the 'Knowledge

Project' last year, the academy will represent a significant milestone in the FutureSkills4All project. It aims to
empower Arab individuals through a range of educational programs that aid in the acquisition of future skills,
significantly improving their professional development and empowering them to contribute to the region's
economic growth and Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr. Hany Torky said: "This year's summit underscores our commitment to supporting communities in the Arab
region in their transition to a more inclusive and sustainable digital future. The GKI and the Future Skills Academy
are essential tools to support individuals and develop their skills, contributing to building more resilient and

sustainable economies."

The summit's agenda features interactive sessions, workshops, and knowledge events that include the participation
of prominent speakers from the fields of AI, technology, economy, education, environment, and other important
realms.

This year, the summit will further address various key topics such as the potential of human intelligence to
innovate advanced technologies, transformations driven by AI, redefinition of future skills, policies shaping AI-

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