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Hany Torky, Chief Technical Advisor and Project Manager of the Knowledge Project at UNDP, along
with representatives of several media outlets in the UAE.

The press conference briefed the attendees on the summit’s agenda and its various dialogue
sessions, revealing the most prominent events and meetings that will be included in this year’s
edition.

Jamal bin Huwaireb said, “Over the past years, the Knowledge Summit has proven to be a one-of-
its-kind global platform for disseminating insights, ideas, and best practices to enhance knowledge
generation and distribution. In line with this, every year it convenes experts and specialists from
different fields to exchange innovative solutions that will support efforts to attain sustainable
development at all levels. At present, the summit reflects our relentless efforts to stay updated with
Dubai’s plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in all sectors to support digital transformation
and keep pace with global technological changes to ensure maximum readiness for the future. As a
result, this year’s summit will focus on the most significant challenges societies have been facing,
including the development of human skills and the role of the AI economy in determining the
direction of different industries.”

He added, “As years pass by, the Knowledge Summit has consolidated Dubai’s position as a global
hub for knowledge and innovation by opening broad horizons for discussion and interaction with a
selection of global thinkers, innovators, pioneers, and decision-makers. We anticipate that this
year’s event will present a significant opportunity to broaden the scope of international
collaboration, particularly in the fields of AI, knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship, in
collaboration with UNDP, and to support initiatives aimed at accomplishing Sustainable
Development Goals and devising solutions to address global issues.”

Furthermore, bin Huwaireb highlighted one of the major events on the sidelines of the Knowledge
Summit 2024, which will be the 3rd UNESCO World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress
to be organised in association with UNESCO and held for the first time in the Arab world. The event
brings together numerous guests, including ministers, top officials, and decision-makers from
across the globe, to boost digital cooperation.

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, emphasising 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

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