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2nd Edition of Youth Knowledge Forum Concludes

in Egypt with Inspiring Success Stories

06/09/2024

The ‘Egyptian Youth Knowledge Bureau’ initiative, designed to empower youth and

improve their skills, was also launched during YKF

05 September 2024 - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in
cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), concluded the second edition of the

Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF), which was held in Egypt on 2 and 3 September and hosted by the Egyptian
Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS).

As a key highlight of the event, the MOYS launched the Egyptian Youth Knowledge (EYK) Bureau initiative,
which was a significant achievement for the YKF. The EYK Bureau aims to support the development of

Egyptian youth and enhance their skills across all fields.
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

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