Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation announced that the sixth edition of the Knowledge Summit will be held on November 19 at the Dubai World Trade Center under the slogan “Knowledge for Sustainable Development”.
The two-day summit aims to provide a global knowledge platform that brings together experts, specialists and decision makers from different countries of the world under one roof to discuss experiences and review the best solutions and practices to meet the challenges of progress of countries and sustainable development for a better future. the field.
The Summit seeks to translate leadership guidance towards empowering members of society with knowledge and inclusive human-centered development, which represents the most precious wealth of the nation, by offering broad perspectives on the role of knowledge in achieving sustainable development goals and meeting global challenges such as poverty, hunger and inequality, as well as climate change. Promote innovation and sustainable consumption by providing appropriate solutions to protect the planet and ensure prosperity, peace and justice for all people by 2030.
“Knowledge is our ultimate goal at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and an impartial way to improve the lives of citizens,” said Jamal Bin Huwaireb, Executive Director. The sixth edition of the Knowledge Summit reflects this trend, by presenting the SDGs for discussion with experts, decision makers and success stories, in order to identify local and global challenges and ways to solve them, and contribute to the development of effective tools, to achieve sustainable development in all sectors that touch The lives of individuals.
Development journey
He added: “Sustainable development is a story that was initiated by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with the founding of the UAE, and followed his wise leadership to build a nation based on tolerance and giving. Fields. The founding father has started with man, keen on educating and empowering him, building the state of institutions, and embarking on a journey of sustainable development through a series of ambitious projects that we are bearing fruit so far.
He stressed that the UAE is a pioneer in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and a key partner in its implementation in various countries of the world, which is reflected through cooperation in various projects and initiatives of the United Nations Development Program, and to provide assistance to all peoples of the world, and help them to promote development Sustainable in all sectors.
He pointed out that the UAE has an integrated system to manage the process of economic transformation to sustainability, through several initiatives led by «Centennial Emirates 2071», and the UAE Vision 2021, and the UAE's green development strategy, which aims to build a sustainable future for generations.
He called on members of the community and youth to participate actively in the activities of the sixth round of the Knowledge Summit to be part of the process of change and achieving sustainable development. He added that the community has an active role in finding creative solutions based on knowledge and innovation, to leave a pure UAE footprint in the sustainable development process within the UAE and all the countries of the world.
Success stories
The Summit presents several models of sustainable development and various success stories in this vital area, in order to contribute seriously to identify and address the most important problems facing different peoples of the world and impede progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. On the other hand, some government agencies in Dubai will review their experience and role in the field of sustainability, and the achievements made within this framework.
Knowledge Summit 2019 sessions will cover broad themes in the field of sustainable development, most notably energy, education and global partnership, as well as health and water, women's empowerment, sustainable education, ways to achieve gender equality and develop healthy communities. The summit will also present countries' plans to benefit from renewable energy sources, ways to build a resource-based economy and achieve high levels of productivity through diversification and adoption of innovation, as well as discussing the role of innovation in building sustainable cities and combating climate change.
Owners Achievements
The upcoming Knowledge Summit will see the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Prize, both individuals and institutions from around the world, who have made significant contributions to the world and have contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in all fields.
Jamal Bin Huwaireb:
• "We will work during the summit that everyone has an active role in finding creative solutions."