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• 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 broaden the scope of

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