The Middle East conflict has underscored the need for societies to anticipate, adapt, and prepare for uncertainty through knowledge, said Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, on Friday. Speaking at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Mr Huwaireb described knowledge as "an essential force" that enables countries to leverage challenges to drive sustainable development. "Recent challenges have demonstrated that returning to the status quo is not the ultimate objective," said the head of the UAE-based foundation. "What truly matters is emerging more resilient, prepared, and capable of learning," he added. He made the remarks during a conference titled "Knowledge as a Crisis Compass", organised in co-ordination with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Arab States and the UAE Permanent Mission for the UN. The conversation comes ahead of the Knowledge Summit 2026, taking place in Dubai in November. The outlook from UNGA has been bleak; there has been no consensus or breakthrough on a way forward to resolve the global conflicts.The intersection of economic, climate, geopolitical, and technological challenges has also been a reason for concern among diplomats and officials gathered in New York - with fears of further turbulence. "The central question is no longer how we respond to crises aft...
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