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7/23/25, 10:25 AM MBRF Concludes Fourth Edition Of Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF)

MBRF Concludes Fourth Edition Of Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF)

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2025-07-22 10:15:23

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) successfully concluded the fourth edition of the Youth
Knowledge Forum (YKF), which was held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Egypt's Ministry of Youth and
Sports through the Knowledge Youth Office. The event was held at the Cairo University Theatre on July 20 and 21, 2025, convening a distinguished group
of experts and pioneers in this field.

The second and final day of YKF featured several in-depth discussions on key themes, including entrepreneurship, its challenges, and the stages of
development. The sessions also examined Egypt's diverse entrepreneurial projects, the financial hurdles hindering their establishment and growth, as well
as strategies for attracting investment and managing risk. Additionally, the event highlighted several inspiring entrepreneurial models and concluded with an
open discussion, where young participants shared their future goals.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said:“The Youth Knowledge Forum is a dynamic platform for empowering young people and cultivating
a culture of entrepreneurship and investment across the region. We, at MBRF, believe that constructive dialogues play a crucial role in strengthening the
regional business landscape and promoting innovative entrepreneurial projects. Such initiatives further underscore the joint efforts of the UAE and the Arab
Republic of Egypt to drive economic development and enhance the role of youth in society. We look forward to organizing more such impactful events
which promote cooperation, and meaningful dialogue, further supporting the Foundation's vision of enhancing innovation and entrepreneurship.”

The first session, held under the title 'Entrepreneurship: From Beginnings to Challenges and Transformations,' was moderated by Dr. Nizar Sami, UNDP
Egypt Innovation and Inclusive Growth Project Officer. The session explored what motivates young people to become entrepreneurs and the key
challenges they face during the early stages of establishing their ventures. Prominent entrepreneurs, including Mohamed El Shabrawy El-Feky, Founder of
Sympl; Mohamed Ragab, CEO of Imtlik Real Estate; Fady Ibrahim, Founder of Cropsa; Mohamed Yehia, Co-Founder of BIS; and Mohamed Koura, CEO of
Vision, took part in the discussions, sharing their personal experiences with failure, key lessons learned, and the obstacles entrepreneurs face in accessing
markets and building customer bases. They also discussed the future of entrepreneurship and the prerequisites to creating a conducive environment for
youth empowerment.

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