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10/14/24, 4:25 PM MBRF and UNDP to host 9th edition of Knowledge Summit on 18-19 November 2024
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.

The summit will also feature panel discussions on future skills and AI by Coursera, the infamous online

learning platform.

In the upcoming edition, the summit will feature an agenda that includes interactive sessions,
workshops, and knowledge events, with the active participation of selected thinkers, creators, and global
personalities in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, economy, education, environment,
health, and other vital sectors. The sessions will focus on varied key themes, especially promoting

sustainable economic growth, workforce skills and future jobs, critical thinking and problem-solving
skills, as well as emerging advanced technologies such as data analysis, machine learning,
programming, and AI.

Through the previous eight editions, Knowledge Summit has successfully established itself as one of the

leading international events that focuses on exchanging knowledge, experiences, and success stories.

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