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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

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