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7/16/25, 9:42 AM MBRF, UNDP to organise 4th edition of Youth Knowledge Forum in Egypt - WeTel World
The event builds on the dedicated efforts of MBRF and MOYS, which played a key role in the success of the
forum’s previous edition. It aims to expand on the achievements made and further enhance its impact. The
initiative also reflects MOYS’s continued commitment to empowering Egyptian youth with the tools and support
they need to shape a bright and prosperous future.

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, stated that Egypt’s role as the host of YKF’s fourth edition
reflects the country’s commitment to supporting and empowering youth, positioning them as a key pillar in
building the New Republic.

He emphasised that YKF serves as a key dialogue platform for enhancing young people’s knowledge and skills,
while expanding their intellectual horizons in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the digital economy. He also
praised the fruitful partnership between MBRF and UNDP, which underscores the depth of Arab and
international cooperation in youth empowerment and human development.

Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, highlighted that the fourth edition of YKF reflects MBRF’s longstanding
efforts to position the youth as key contributors to ensure a highly innovative and sustainable future.

He further stated: “Through this forum, we aim to foster a proactive culture aimed at enhancing the youths’
ability to address future challenges. This can be achieved not only by providing them with the requisite tools, but
also by inspiring them to generate solutions and drive social change through the localization and application of
knowledge.

We are pleased to forge this constructive collaboration with MOYS, further highlighting both entities shared
commitment to driving the transition towards an inclusive knowledge economy, one that opens new avenues for
Arab youth to become leaders of development and pillars of progress.”

“As the world rapidly transitions towards a knowledge-based economy, empowering youth and enhancing their
knowledge and skills has become an essential priority. Egyptian youth possess the ambition and innovation
required to become key partners in advancing the country’s development. In close partnership with the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, through the Knowledge Project and UNDP’s
programmes in Egypt, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen youth capacities and
expand their horizons,” said Ghimar Deeb, Acting Resident Representative of the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) in Egypt.

“Through a range of initiatives, UNDP Egypt equips young people with critical skills in areas such as digital
transformation, entrepreneurship, and the green economy, ensuring their active and meaningful contribution to
sustainable development.”

YKF’s agenda will feature a rich lineup of impactful panel discussions and interactive dialogues on key topics
related to public and development policies in the age of the knowledge economy. It will also explore ways to
foster strategic cooperation and integration between governments and international institutions in this field,
while addressing the growing challenges of misinformation in the digital age and the powerful role of digital
media in raising awareness among Generation Alpha. In addition, the event will delve into entrepreneurship and
obstacles faced by startups, showcasing inspiring success stories of young entrepreneurs from Egypt and the
wider Arab world.

Furthermore, discussions will be held on human capital development amid ongoing digital transformation,
exploring key themes such as reforming educational systems, enhancing digital and entrepreneurial skills,
integrating formal and informal learning, and shifting the focus from traditional education to lifelong learning.

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