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7/23/25, 10:24 AM MBRF concludes fourth edition of Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF)
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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