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10/29/24, 11:23 AM PRESSR: MBRF and UNDP reveal agenda of 9th Knowledge Summit 2024 — TradingView News India
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.”

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