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9/6/24, 1:45 PM 2nd edition of Youth Knowledge Forum concludes in Egypt with inspiring success stories
In collaboration with stakeholders, the Bureau works towards developing a national vision that will
elevate Egypt’s knowledge ranking globally, and raise awareness of the crucial role of knowledge and
sustainability in today’s world. The initiative empowers young people by refining their skills in all areas of
knowledge and equipping them to meet the demands of the international labor market. The EYK Bureau

also seeks to create a network of partnerships among key players in the knowledge sector to advance
Egypt’s knowledge development and connect youth with industry experts and visionaries.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: "The launch of the EYK Bureau is expected
to bolster the role of youth in supporting communities by equipping them with the knowledge and abilities
to cope with rapid changes and mounting challenges in various fields. As a continuation of the UAE and
Egypt’s cooperative efforts, we are pleased to witness the launch of this transformative initiative. It aligns
with the YKF’s mission to see all Arab youth actively participating in their communities, prepared to

compete on global scale, and qualified to support the long-term growth of their nation. The EYK Bureau
will also act as a knowledge hub, offering the youth endless possibilities to advance their abilities,
embrace their creative ideas, and accomplish their goals in the fields of entrepreneurship, technology,

and science.”

In turn, Fathi Emad, Manager of the EYK Bureau, said: "We are grateful to the MBRF for its tremendous
support and willingness to collaborate with us in creating the EYK Bureau, which is an expansion of the
numerous innovative knowledge projects that the Foundation has spearheaded. The Bureau will
collaborate with the MBRF, the Global Knowledge Project, UNDP, and the MOYS to establish a solid

foundation for the younger generation to grow and thrive in the modern world.”

The vision of the Bureau is to prepare a capable generation that can adapt to global changes and meet
the demands of the international labor market by making knowledge accessible to everyone without
discrimination and emphasizing the significance of knowledge in all spheres of life.

The closing day of the forum, titled ‘Success Stories by Inspiring Youth,’ featured six successful young

individuals sharing their stories: Dr. Abanob Gamal, a Pharmacist named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list
for business and economy; Mustafa Abd Ellatif, CEO and Co-Founder of EYouth; Yasmin Alshaikh,
Learning and Development Specialist at Al Futtaim Group; Eng. Hassan Khaled Sabt, President of the
Dubai Youth Council; Ahmed Hamouda, Co-Founder and CEO of Thndr Securities Brokerage; and

Hadeer Shalaby, Founder and CEO of Freeziana.

Dr. Abanob Gamal discussed his journey and the obstacles he faced before receiving recognition from
Forbes, emphasizing that persistence and hard work are key to realizing one’s goals. He also stated that
young leaders should cultivate qualities such as contentment, self-awareness, wisdom, optimism, and

hard work to thrive in a competitive environment.

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