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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.
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

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