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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 - Middle East News 247

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

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