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7/3/25, 10:22 AM MBRF and UNDP organize final phase of ‘Knowledge Journey in Kuwait’ to prepare leaders of tomorrow | Web Release
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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