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7/23/25, 10:24 AM MBRF concludes fourth edition of Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF)
The third session, titled ‘Non-Financial Services and Their Role in Supporting Entrepreneurs,' was chaired by Dr. Nizar Sami and focused on
strategies to strengthen Egypt's entrepreneurial ecosystem and attract more young innovators. Discussions emphasized key ways to improve
start-up sustainability and encourage regional growth. Panelists included Mohammed Al-Naggar, Head of the Global Transaction Banking Division
at Banque du Caire; Dr. Dalia Mustafa, an Entrepreneurship Expert; Dr. Hani Ayad, Chairman of the Youth Entrepreneurs Association; and Dr.
Heba Al-Ashry, Director of the Entrepreneurship Centre at the Arab Academy for Science, who offered their insights on achieving long-term
success for emerging businesses.

The second day of the Forum highlighted inspiring young entrepreneurs from Egypt, the UAE, Oman and Morocco, commemorating their
innovative contributions towards strengthening the region's start-up ecosystem. Notable speakers included Akram Marwan, founder
of iCareer; Nadia Jamal Al-Din, creator of ‘Rahet Bali'; and Abdul Hamid Sharara, founder of RiseUp. Anis Al-Nahari from Oman also took part in
the discussions, sharing his valuable insights on promoting youth-led projects and fostering sustainable impact.

YKF concluded with an open dialogue session, where young participants shared their visionary aspirations for the future, guided by insights
from Dr. Hani Turki, Chief Technical Advisor at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Moreover, a commemorative group photo
session was also held to mark the Forum's successful conclusion officially.
The fourth edition of the Knowledge Youth Forum marks a significant milestone by bringing together government officials, young visionaries, and
thought leaders. It provided an ideal platform for exchanging innovative ideas, future-oriented strategies, and actionable plans that can advance
the knowledge economy and support human development. Additionally, participants worked to identify major challenges faced by young
entrepreneurs and explored practical ways to strengthen knowledge-based economic growth.

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