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10/29/24, 11:21 AM MBRF and UNDP Unveil Agenda for 2024 Knowledge Summit Focused on AI and Future Skills
Scheduled for November 18-19, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s summit

will explore the theme “Future Skills and the Artificial Intelligence Economy.”

During a press conference held at the Al Habtoor Palace Hotel, attended by MBRF CEO

Jamal bin Huwaireb and UNDP’s Dr. Hany Torky, the summit’s objectives and upcoming
events were highlighted.

Bin Huwaireb noted,

“The Knowledge Summit has become a global platform

for sharing insights and supporting sustainable

development, aligning with Dubai’s AI-driven

transformation.”

The summit will discuss the role of AI in various industries, human skill development, and

global collaboration for Sustainable Development Goals.

The summit will also host the 3rd UNESCO World Open Educational Resources
Congress, a significant event for digital cooperation in the Arab world, gathering ministers

and global leaders. Additionally, the Global Knowledge Index 2024 (GKI) report will be
unveiled, offering valuable data on global development, while winners of the Mohammed

bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award will be honored for their contributions to societal

welfare and progress.

Highlighting the importance of skill-building, Dr. Torky emphasized that initiatives like the

Future Skills Academy are pivotal to fostering sustainable digital economies. Panel

discussions by Coursera will further address AI’s impact on education, vocational training,

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