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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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