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7/22/25, 9:43 AM Youth Knowledge Forum Kicks Off In Egypt With Participation Of Key Experts And Industry Leaders
The inaugural session was also graced by the presence of 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, as
well as a distinguished group of partners and experts. Furthermore, attendees enjoyed a vibrant lineup of musical and
artistic performances by the 'Percussion' troupe.

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy emphasized that as the host of the Forum's fourth edition, Egypt has demonstrated its strong commitment
to investing in human capital and capacity building. Moreover, he stated that the knowledge economy is the backbone of the
nation's ongoing development efforts.

He further stated:“The forum serves as a dynamic platform for impactful dialogue and youth policymaking, redefining
benchmarks of how government institutions should engage with youth in an era of digital and knowledge transformation.
Through such initiatives, we strive to enhance the creativity, awareness, and leadership qualities of Arab youth, since
empowering them today is fundamental to building a cohesive society and a sustainable, competitive economy.”

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, expressed his delight at the Forum's return to Cairo, following the success of last
year's edition. He further underscored that Arab youth empowerment remains a cornerstone of the Foundation's strategic
vision.

Meanwhile, Eng. Hany Torky, Project Manager of UNDP's Knowledge Project, emphasized that the world's greatest
challenge today is not a lack of professional opportunities, but a growing skill gap, which is hindering individuals' ability to
keep pace with digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

Following the opening, the first session titled 'Knowledge Economy and Human Development' was moderated by Mr.
Mostafa Magdy, Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports for Strategic Affairs and Information, and a member of the Technical
Secretariat of the Ministerial Group for Human Development. The session explored the importance of formulating a
comprehensive vision for the knowledge economy and examined the role of Egypt's development policies in supporting the
same.

The event also featured a second session titled 'Formulating Development Policies in the Era of the Knowledge Economy,'
which was moderated by Mr. Fathi Emad, Director of the Egyptian Knowledge Youth Office. The session facilitated
discussions on enhancing public policies, in line with global shifts in knowledge and innovation.

The session witnessed the participation of Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno,
Minister of Culture; H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF; and Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek, President of Cairo
University. Together, they outlined Egypt's future vision for strengthening the knowledge economy, emphasizing the need to
invest in human capital while fostering robust collaboration between the government and other institutions to drive
knowledge-based development.

On the first day, the Forum facilitated six specialized panel discussions addressing a variety of key topics, including
strategies for advancing the knowledge economy in Egypt, the role of international institutions in fostering a knowledge-
friendly environment, the transformation of education to meet the needs of the modern era, artificial intelligence as a key
driver of development, and the impact of misinformation on the economy and society.

The sessions attracted wide participation from a group of leading executives and experts from prestigious organizations
such as Microsoft, Uber, and Blocks 17, in addition to prominent academic and thought leaders.

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