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10/30/24, 11:14 AM MBRF and UNDP reveal agenda of 9th Knowledge Summit 2024 - Middle East News 247
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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