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9/6/24, 1:45 PM 2nd edition of Youth Knowledge Forum concludes in Egypt with inspiring success stories
Mustafa Abd Ellatif provided an overview of EYouth, an emerging social enterprise aimed at empowering
Egyptian youth, training them, and helping them succeed in the job market. He emphasized how his
dedication to enhancing young people’s abilities has helped create a new generation of leaders
equipped to meet the demands of the labor market and excel across various industries. EYouth serves

as a vital platform for young people to acquire necessary skills and build strong professional networks,
supporting the long-term growth of Egyptian society.

Yasmin Alshaikh shared her success story and urged young people to nurture their creative and
innovative abilities. She also emphasized how the UAE’s wise leadership supports youth through

initiatives launched by the Federal Youth Authority.

Yasmin further noted that she participated in COP28, hosted by the UAE in 2023, alongside the Dubai
Youth Council, engaging in several workshops and debates. She also represented Al Futtaim Group at
the Sustainable Development Goals Conference in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in her
professional journey.

Eng. Hassan Khaled Sabt shared his success story and underscored the vital role of volunteer work in
achieving both professional and personal success. He explained how he secured an appointment as
President of the Dubai Youth Council in 2023 by continuously working on himself. He recounted how his
journey to success began in his first year at university, when he established the university’s Youth

Department, where he served as the Head of the Media Department and began volunteering with youth
councils. After graduation, he worked as an engineer at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
(DEWA) and chaired the DEWA Youth Council.

Eng. Hassan Khaled Sabt also highlighted key similarities between the objectives of the YKF and those
of the Dubai Youth Council, as both aim to empower youth by equipping them with self-confidence,

requisite skills, and experiences to become future leaders. He noted that one of his early achievements
with the council was the establishment of the first retreat dedicated to Dubai’s youth, focusing on six
main areas aimed at empowering them.

Ahmed Hamouda discussed the initial stages of his educational and professional journey, leading up to

the establishment of Thndr Securities Brokerage. He shared insights into key professional milestones,
such as securing the first funding round for Thndr in 2019, the diverse challenges he faced, and how he
overcame them. He also highlighted the company’s recent deals and funding rounds, as well as future
expansion plans, while sharing valuable insights on various economic challenges impacting youth.

Hadeer Shalaby recounted how the company was established to preserve local handicraft traditions and

expand the reach of Egyptian products both regionally and globally. She stated that Freeziana has
emerged as a groundbreaking platform in Egypt, dedicated solely to promoting handicrafts and
empowering local artisans, particularly women, by offering economic and technological support. The

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