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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 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.

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