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9/6/24, 1:48 PM 2nd Edition of Youth Knowledge Forum Concludes in Egypt with Inspiring Success Stories - Middle East News 247

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

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