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7/23/25, 10:25 AM MBRF concludes fourth edition of Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF) | Web Release
The second session, titled ‘Investment and Venture Capital,’ moderated by Mustafa Abdel Latif, Co-founder and CEO of E Youth, examined Egypt’s
vibrant entrepreneurial scene from an investment perspective, highlighting the funding challenges that hinder start-up growth. Featuring notable
speakers such as Ali Mokhtar (CEO of Beltone Venture Capital), Dr. Amr Al-Awamry from ARIA Ventures, and Nada Shaheen, Managing Director
of GB Ventures, the discussion covered start-up evaluation frameworks. It stressed the importance of building a strong investment ecosystem and
encouraging innovation.

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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