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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 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

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