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MBRF and UNDP reveal agenda of

9th Knowledge Summit 2024

24-7 Press Release Newswire Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00am GMT+4

The summit will explore avenues for developing future skills and an AI-driven economy

DUBAI, UAE, October 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ --

• Welcoming international speakers in AI, technology, economics, education, and environment
• Honoring the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award and releasing the Global Knowledge
Index 2024
• The 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Open Educational Resources will be held during the summit, for the first time in
the Arab region
• Holding the inaugural meeting of the Global Alliance for Skills Development

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) revealed the detailed agenda and activities list of the 'Knowledge Summit 2024,' organized 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 ninth edition of Knowledge Summit, which is scheduled to be held on 18 and 19 November 2024, at Dubai World
Trade Centre, will highlight the theme 'Future Skills and the Artificial Intelligence Economy.'

The announcement was made during a press conference held by both parties at the Al Habtoor Palace Hotel. The press
conference was attended by His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, and Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical
Advisor and Project Manager of the Knowledge Project at UNDP, along with representatives of several media outlets in the
UAE.

The press conference briefed the attendees on the summit's agenda and its various dialogue sessions, revealing the most
prominent events and meetings that will be included in this year's edition.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb said: "Over the past years, the Knowledge Summit has proven to be a one-of-its-kind global
platform for disseminating insights, ideas, and best practices to enhance knowledge generation and distribution. In line with
this, every year it convenes experts and specialists from different fields to exchange innovative solutions that will support
efforts to attain sustainable development at all levels. At present, the summit reflects our relentless efforts to stay updated
with Dubai's plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in all sectors 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

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