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10/30/24, 11:14 AM MBRF and UNDP reveal agenda of 9th Knowledge Summit 2024 - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.info
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.

This year, the summit will further address various key topics such as the potential of human
intelligence to innovate advanced technologies, transformations driven by AI, redefinition of
future skills, policies shaping AI-driven economies, AI for prosperity and fueling economic

growth and social change, eco-innovations for a sustainable future, strengthening
cybersecurity, and AI in space exploration, among other related themes.

Furthermore, Coursera, a global learning platform, will hold panel discussions during the

summit. The key focus area of these sessions will be the transition to AI shaping the future of
the education system, including adult education, technical and vocational training, skill-based

learning, and employment and innovation in higher education.

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