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2/20/25, 9:15 AM MBRF and UNDP to Host Third Youth Knowledge Forum in Morocco
The YKF will address critical issues, including leveraging knowledge and skills for economic recovery,
fostering strategic partnerships, and creating an integrated knowledge ecosystem. It will also examine
the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation on education, employment, and
innovation, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in these fields.

Discussions at the forum will cover key topics such as bridging educational gaps, equipping young
people with future-ready skills, strengthening regional and international cooperation, and empowering
youth leaders. Additionally, it will explore ways to harness knowledge for developing innovative
solutions that drive social cohesion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Commitment To Youth Empowerment

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, emphasized the YKF’s mission of empowering young
individuals and strengthening their role in shaping the future of the global knowledge landscape. He
noted that the forum’s third edition would further cultivate youth creativity, fostering knowledge
exchange and driving innovation to support the rise of a knowledge-based society.

He stated: "The active participation of youth from the Arab World brings strategic depth to the

event, as their diverse experiences highlight the role of knowledge in addressing key
challenges and driving positive transformation. At MBRF, we remain committed to
strengthening regional and international partnerships while empowering young leaders and
building a forward-thinking knowledge ecosystem to promote sustainable development across

all sectors."

ICESCO’s Role In Youth Development

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, highlighted that hosting the global forum at
ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat marks the culmination of its “Year of Youth” initiative. This initiative,
launched under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, supports Arab youth in the
fields of technology, creativity, and innovation while promoting values of peace, coexistence, and

intercultural dialogue.

He reaffirmed ICESCO’s commitment to empowering young people, recognizing their crucial role as
key drivers of global progress and sustainable development. Through its initiatives and specialized
programs, ICESCO aims to enhance youth competencies in knowledge and technology, enabling

them to stay ahead in an increasingly complex global environment.

Strategic Partnerships For Sustainable Development

Dr. Hani Torky, Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager of the Knowledge Project at UNDP,
highlighted the significance of youth empowerment in fostering innovation and sustainable
development.

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