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5/5/25, 11:14 AM An International Coalition Comprising UNDP, ICESCO and MBRF Supports Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Res…
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

project.

The “1 Million Qualified Innovators” initiative builds on the success of the Future Skills Academy, which

has already supported nearly 10,000 learners across the Arab States, delivering over 115,000 learning hours.
With engagement and completion rates that exceed global benchmarks, the Academy reflects the region’s
strong appetite for self-development and digital learning.

ICESCO and the Knowledge Project envision “1 Million Qualified Innovators” as a cornerstone for regional
cooperation on future skills development, anchored in scalable digital platforms, cutting-edge content, and

strong public-private partnerships.

With the platform now active, learners from across Egypt can embark on their journey toward promising,
future-ready careers, transforming the vision of 1 million qualified innovators into a shared reality across the
region.

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