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7/23/25, 10:09 AM Egypt Hosts Fourth Youth Knowledge Forum Under Patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly

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Egypt Hosts Fourth Youth Knowledge Forum Under Patronage Of Prime

Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly

The Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF) officially kicked off its fourth edition at the Cairo University Theatre, under the patronage of Egypt’s Prime
Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. This year’s edition, themed "Knowledge Economy and Human Development," saw the participation of high-ranking
officials, global experts, and industry leaders from across the region and beyond.

The forum is organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in collaboration with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) and Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) through its Youth Knowledge Office.

High-Level Participation And Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony was graced by Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, along with several ministers including Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population; Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Minister of Culture; and Counselor Mahmoud Fawzy, Minister
of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs.
Notable figures such as H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF; Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek, President of Cairo University; and Eng. Hany
Torky, Project Manager of the Knowledge Project at UNDP, were also in attendance. Attendees were treated to vibrant artistic performances by
the ‘Percussion’ troupe, adding cultural flair to the forum’s intellectual agenda.
Investing In Human Capital And The Knowledge Economy

In his remarks, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy highlighted Egypt’s commitment to investing in human capital, calling the knowledge economy “the backbone of the
nation’s ongoing development.” He emphasized that the forum acts as a platform for youth empowerment and inclusive policymaking, aligning with
national priorities and global digital transformation trends.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb welcomed the return of the forum to Cairo, reiterating MBRF’s unwavering commitment to empowering Arab youth as a pillar
of its strategic vision.

Speaking on behalf of the UNDP, Eng. Hany Torky addressed the widening skills gap as one of the most urgent challenges in the age of AI and digital
transformation, highlighting the importance of equipping youth with the capabilities to thrive in knowledge-based economies.

Insightful Sessions And Collaborative Dialogue

The forum featured a series of high-impact sessions on Day 1:

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