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connect them to meaningful employment opportunities.
This landmark initiative provides access to high-quality training for Egyptian youth and learners. By

leveraging the Future Skills Academy, a flagship programme of the Knowledge Project, the initiative offers
specialized learning pathways that link innovation with labour market needs — a critical response to the

accelerating pace of global change and increasing digitalization.
The launch event, held in Cairo recently, convened government leaders, international partners, and youth

representatives to celebrate this ambitious step toward building a new generation of 1 million qualified
innovators.

In his remarks during the launch ceremony, H.E. Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and
Scientific Research and Chair of the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture,
outlined the key objectives and implementation phases of the initiative. He emphasized that it aligns with the

goals of the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development”, noting that it will include the launch of an
integrated digital platform offering diverse pathways for professional and innovation-driven skilling, along with

training and employment opportunities for youth.
The launch of the '1 Million Qualified Innovators' initiative marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to
empowering Egypt’s youth. By equipping them with essential skills, we are laying the foundation for their

success and the prosperity of our countries. This milestone complements the National Strategy for Higher
Education and Scientific Research launched in March, and represents a vital step towards achieving Egypt's

Vision 2030.
In a recorded statement, H.E. Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of ICESCO, noted: “This initiative is an

open invitation to every pure dream, every ambition, and every mind passionate about change. It aims to
equip youth with the tools necessary for the future, the keys to leadership, and the instruments of the digital

economy—serving as a bridge to a new world that recognizes only innovation and creativity.”
H.E. Dr. AlMalik also commended the fruitful partnership that led to the launch of this pioneering initiative,
describing it as exemplary in terms of the synergy between international and national efforts. He reaffirmed

ICESCO’s commitment to supporting the initiative and to mobilizing its full expertise and resources to help
achieve its objectives.

Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab
States, affirmed: “‘1 Million Qualified Innovators’ is not just a training project — it is a bold call to action. It is a

declaration that youth are not merely recipients of development, but its primary catalysts. This initiative
embodies our belief in the power of knowledge in creating opportunity and thus, delivering progress for all.”

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, stated that the world is currently experiencing an
unprecedented knowledge and technological revolution. Studies indicate that more than 50% of today’s
workforce will need to reskill in the coming years, according to a report by the World Economic Forum. In

response, the initiative “1 Million Qualified Innovators” was launched as a practical solution to these
challenges by training a million youth in Egypt in future skills. We are honoured that the “Future Skills

Academy,” launched by MBRF in collaboration with the UNDP, serves as a key contributor to this ambitious

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