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10/29/24, 11:21 AM MBRF and UNDP reveal agenda of 9th Knowledge Summit 2024
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, H.E. 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 organized 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,
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.

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