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11/14/24, 11:16 AM MBRF and UNDP to host 9th edition of Knowledge Summit on 18-19 N - Beacon Senior News
DUBAI, UAE, October 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- 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 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge
Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced the

hosting of the 9th edition of the Knowledge Summit on 18-19 November 2024, at the Dubai

World Trade Center. This year, the event will be organized under the theme 'Future Skills

and AI Economy'.

The summit will pave the way to discuss knowledge and future skills, its challenges, and

opportunities to promote international understanding and exchange of ideas on ways to

develop a sustainable knowledge-based economy.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: "The Knowledge Summit,

which we host every year, has been successful in establishing Dubai as a global hub of
innovation and knowledge from which wide-ranging interactive forums are launched to

disseminate knowledge, experiences, and best practices to help societies transition to

knowledge-based economies. This contributes to improving the standard of living and

mapping out a sustainable future that prioritizes innovation and cutting-edge technology as

a means of achieving growth and prosperity."

The summit will introduce the 'Global Knowledge Index 2024,' which has established itself

as an important tool for developing policies and national vision in recent years, by

highlighting the strengths and areas for possible improvement across different knowledge

fields such as education, R&D, innovation, technology, and knowledge-based economy,

making it a comprehensive instrument to guide future strategies for sustainable
development.

The 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress will be held for the very first time in the Arab

World as a part of the summit. The congress is organized by the United Nations

Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Around 500 ministers, senior
officials, and decision-makers from vital sectors like education, digital services, and

communications are set to participate in the congress.

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