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7/3/25, 10:21 AM MBRF and UNDP organize final phase of ‘Knowledge Journey in Kuwait’ to prepare leaders of tomorrow
the public and private sectors. The concluding phase included virtual sessions on June 23 and 25, 2025,
followed by in-person workshops scheduled from June 29 to July 1, 2025, in Kuwait.

In the final phase, nearly 60 participants benefitted from a dynamic and engaging learning environment
featuring interactive workshops, expert-led analytical sessions, and thought-provoking discussions.

Distinguished keynote speakers shared insights, while collaborative working groups co-developed
practical, forward-looking strategies for knowledge sustainability. The results of the initiative, including
policy recommendations for decision-makers, will act as a strategic roadmap for shaping Kuwait’s
knowledge-driven future.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said, “Driven by our strong belief in human capital
investment, we strive to empower the youth by equipping them with future-ready skills to meet the needs
of a rapidly evolving world. At MBRF, we prioritize designing innovative programs and knowledge
initiatives that contribute to boosting youth competencies across the globe. Amid this, the Knowledge
Journey stands as a testament to our mission to increase opportunities for new demographics despite

any regional boundaries, attaining our vision of a sustainable knowledge economy based on innovation
and creative thinking.”

Emma Morley, Resident Representative of UNDP in Kuwait, said, “The ‘Knowledge Journey in Kuwait’
exemplifies our unwavering commitment to accelerate youth empowerment across the Arab region,

empowering them as the key partners in building sustainable futures. In the present world, nations’
growth is mainly driven by their investment in knowledge, innovation, and human capital. Our
partnership with MBRF and the Kuwaiti SCPD contributes towards equipping youth and women to
navigate global trends, inform evidence-based policymaking, and actively shape the nation’s future.

Furthermore, this initiative is aligned with our commitment to ‘Kuwait Vision 2035,’ which aims to position
the youth as key players in creating a diversified, inclusive knowledge economy.”

The General Secretariat for SCPD underscored that this initiative advances national efforts to empower
youth and foster local talent, in line with the National Development Plan and Kuwait Vision 2035. The

council highlighted that investing in human capital is a key step towards attaining sustainable
development and establishing a knowledge-based economy. Through its partnership with MBRF and
UNDP, the council seeks to develop an environment that supports youth leadership skills and digital
transformation across industries. This partnership will help cultivate a new generation of leaders capable
of navigating future challenges and creating development opportunities.

The final phase of the initiative follows the path of the previous ones, building on their results and
drawing from fruitful sessions and discussions held across various sectors. It aims to create practical
and strong recommendations that contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society. The first
phase, held in October 2024, highlighted the significance of knowledge in driving development and the

role of the Global Knowledge Index as a tool for evaluating the status and trends of global knowledge
economies.

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