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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. It has

also underlined its importance as a platform for introducing innovative insights and new ideas, highlighting
best practices to find solutions for global challenges. On the other hand, it has propelled investment efforts in
knowledge by developing human resources skills and driving innovation.

This year’s summit has seen an increase in the total number of panel sessions as compared to the previous
editions, surpassing 747 sessions, with 1765 speakers from among the best innovative thinkers,

entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from all over the world, and 81000 attendees. These numbers are

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