The Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, participated in the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit 2025, held on 19-20 November 2025 in Dubai under the theme: “Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities,” organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

During a keynote session titled “Knowledge at the Core of Collective Progress,” Dr. AlMalik highlighted the importance of placing youth at the heart of national strategies to shape the future of knowledge economies and build capacities for long-term development. He pointed to several ICESCO programs that support youth in Member States in contributing to innovation, education, and cultural initiatives in their countries, such as the Young Professionals Program (YPP) and the Leadership Training in Peace and Security (LTIPS).

The ICESCO Director General also emphasized the need to strengthen joint efforts to build resilient and sustainable communities, particularly in the fields of education, science, culture, environmental practices, and traditional knowledge, noting the pivotal role of the Arabic language as a cornerstone of cultural identity and a primary means of transmitting knowledge across generations.

The session saw the participation of Dr. Abdullah Al-Washmi, Secretary-General of the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, and Mr. Timur Suleymanov, Aide to the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan.

A delegation from ICESCO accompanied the Director-General to the Summit, where several heads of sectors and directors will participate in specialized sessions covering knowledge policies, governance and ethical frameworks in the digital era, creativity and innovation, multilingualism and open data, and cooperation mechanisms for integrated, future-ready knowledge systems.