The Knowledge Summit 2015, the leading platform to discuss the most innovative solutions in the transfer, dissemination and localization of knowledge in Arab communities, begins three days of interactive sessions and activities today. Organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Summit takes place from December 7 to 9 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai.
Commenting on the launch of the Summit, His Excellency Jamal
bin Huwaireb, Managing Director of MBRF, said: "This year the Knowledge
Summit is being organised under the theme, 'The Way to Innovation' in line with
the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to
mark the year 2015 as the Year of Innovation. The event is a unique opportunity
that brings together influencers, experts and stakeholders in the knowledge
domain to discuss ways to employ innovation in the dissemination and transfer
of knowledge in fields such as education, scientific research and information
technology."
HE Bin Huwaireb said the Knowledge Summit 2015 has emerged
as one of the biggest international gatherings to promote knowledge on an
annual basis, and represents the ideal global platform to discuss ways to
strengthen the efforts to build knowledge based sustainable societies and
economies. The hosting of the Summit by MBRF reflects the Foundation's leading
position in the field of knowledge development and its dissemination at the
local and global level, HE Bin Huwaireb added.
The Summit this year includes a range of interesting
sessions addressed by top level international speakers, including ministers,
knowledge influencers, scientists and innovators, enhancing Dubai's position in
the field of knowledge in the global arena. The most prominent speakers include
Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister; Steve Wozniak, American inventor
and co-founder of Apple Inc; French astronaut Patrick Baudry; David Bennett,
Chief Development Officer at National Geographic Society; HE Eng. Hussain Al
Hammadi, UAE Minister of Education; Elias Bou Saab, Minister of Education and
Higher Education, Lebanon; Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student
Affairs and Enrollment at United Arab Emirates University; Prof. Eric Fouache,
Vice Chancellor of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi; Dr. Essam Heggy,
Egyptian space scientist at NASA; and HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of
the Board of Trustees of King Hussein Cancer Foundation.
Education is one of the key pillars of the Summit this year,
considering its importance in achieving development and progress in the
community. Another key pillar is Information Technology, which has come to play
a critical role in building the future of nations and the development of major
projects. Discussions at the Summit will also focus on Scientific Research in
view of its significance in the development of societies and human capacity
development. Innovation in the field of Media and Film Industry will be another
focal area.
In addition to the main session and panel discussions, the
Knowledge Summit 2015 will witness the announcement of the winner of the Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award, which honours a person or
institution at the international level for their contributions in the
dissemination, transfer and localisation of knowledge. The award is aimed at
encouraging initiatives and programmes to support the effective use of
knowledge to achieve sustainable development and prosperity of peoples around
the world.
The Knowledge Summit will also unveil the results of the
Arab Knowledge Index, which monitors the status of knowledge in the Arab world,
taking into account the specific situations in each country in the region. As
an effective tool to measure knowledge, the Index offers decision makers,
experts and researchers accurate information and practical solutions to
formulate development plans and policies. In yet another major initiative, the
Summit will witness the launch of a knowledge portal, which will serve as an
electronic platform of reference for researchers, academics, decision makers
and civil society institutions, offering vital data and research material on
the topics related to knowledge and development.
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