Dubai, UAE – The Knowledge Summit 2025 achieved broad participation from prominent knowledge leaders, thought leaders, academic experts, and ministers from around the world.
In addition to a remarkable audience presence exceeding 35 thousand people, whether in person or through digital follow-up.
The summit was organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and the United Nations Programme in Dubai in its tenth session under the slogan “Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Societies.”
The tenth session witnessed a rich program of discussions and dialogue sessions, which addressed the future of knowledge and its growing role in enhancing the reality of sustainable development and anticipating its future.
In addition to examining ways to empower communities with digital age tools and advanced technologies.
This consolidates the position of Dubai and the UAE as a global center for the knowledge industry and innovation, and a preferred destination for creative minds and distinguished talents.
The summit witnessed the announcement of the results of the Global Knowledge Index for the year 2025.
Switzerland topped the list of countries in the world, Singapore came in second place, and Sweden came in third.
The UAE came in first place in the Arab world, followed by Saudi Arabia in second place, and then Qatar in third place.


