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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 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
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