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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-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
vocational training, skill-based learning, and employment a

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