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MBRF And UNDP To Host 9th Edition Of Knowledge Summit On 18-19

November 2024

Monday, October 14, 2024

Under the patronage of HisHighness 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 9thedition 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’.

Known as a dynamic global platform, this annual event brings together thought leaders, experts,
decision-makers, and innovators from all over the world. 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. This year, the
MBRF and UNDP aim to bolster global cooperation in the knowledge and technology fields with
emphasis on achieving sustainable development goals through the advancement of future generations’

skills and the creation of innovative solutions to pressing global issues.”

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.

Moreover, the summit will facilitate the honoring of the winners of the ‘Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Knowledge Award,’ which aims to underscore the pivotal role of knowledge in achieving
sustainable development and global prosperity by recognizing key achievements that contribute to
knowledge dissemination and inspiring creative individuals to open new paths to share and cultivate
knowledge. The award covers multiple areas such as education, technology, scientific research, and
innovation.

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