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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.
Meanwhile, the second phase, conducted in February 2025, underscored the role of technology utilization,

research development, and digital literacy in boosting sustainable development across Arab nations. It also
underscored the importance of improving the education system and fostering lifelong learning, especially in

vocational training.
The ‘Knowledge Journey in Kuwait’ builds on the success of the ‘Knowledge Week’ initiative, previously held
in Jordan (2019) and Egypt (2020). It aligns with global efforts to promote vibrant, knowledge-based societies

and reinforces MBRF’s commitment to fostering a sustainable knowledge economy rooted in innovation and
creativity, both regionally and globally.

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