Page 73 - MBRF PR REPORT - FEBRUARY 2025

2/20/25, 9:36 AM Latest News

MBRF and UNDP to organize 3rd edition of Youth

Knowledge Forum in Morocco

14/02/2025

Dubai, UAE, 13 February 2025- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and

the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will jointly host the third edition of the Youth Knowledge
Forum (YKF) in Morocco from 20 to 21 February 2025. This event will take place in collaboration with the

Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), under the theme “Knowledge is
the Future.”

The event aims to empower youth globally by fostering creativity and innovation in knowledge sharing,
dissemination, and localization. Additionally, it provides a dynamic platform for young participants to interact
with experts, enhance their understanding, and collaborate with peers from around the world.

The YKF will explore pertinent issues such as utilizing knowledge and skills for economic recovery, cultivating
partnerships, and creating an integrated knowledge ecosystem. It will also investigate the impact of AI and

digital transformation on education, employment, and innovation, emphasizing both challenges and
opportunities.
During the event, discussions will be held on diverse topics such as bridging educational gaps, equipping

young people with future-ready skills, fostering regional and international cooperation, and empowering youth
leaders to utilize knowledge in developing innovative solutions that promote social cohesion,

entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, highlighted the YKF’s vision of empowering young people and

strengthening their role in shaping the future of the global knowledge landscape. The third edition of the YKF
will further nurture youth’s creative talent, driving innovation and knowledge exchange to catalyze the rise of

https://www.arabbnews.com/english/Latest-News.asp?id=18109 1/2