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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-driven economies, AI for

prosperity and fueling economic growth and social change, eco-innovations for a
sustainable future, strengthening cybersecurity, and AI in space exploration, among

other related themes.

Furthermore, Coursera, a global learning platform, will hold panel discussions

during the summit. The key focus area of these sessions will be the transition to AI
shaping the future of the education system, including adult education, technical and

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