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Egypt; Dr. Hossam Badrawi, National Dialogue Advisor;Maged Harby, General Manager of
EdVentures; and Abdalla Armash, President of Cairo University Students Union and Former President
of the Egyptian School Students Union.

The session covered topics such as the methods for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in

educational systems, the role of educational systems and training programs in advancing the youth
leadership sector, and requisite skills for the youth to keep up with the demands of the global labor
market. Furthermore, the session covered areas including the risks associated with relying on AI
techniques to replace teachers’ intervention and reduce human interaction, and the digital skills that
the youth require to optimally leverage them in the education process.

Held under the title ‘The Impact of Technology on Future Jobs’, the second session featured various
prominent individuals, including Abdel-Moneim Imam, Member of Parliament and Secretary of the
Planning and Budget Committee; Eng. Huda Dahroug, Advisor to the Minister for Digital Community

Development at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology; Eng. Mostafa Abou
Gamrah, Expert in Communication and Information Technology; Nora Abu Al Saud, CEO of
Education for Employment, Egypt; and Mohamad Taha, Project Manager of Tawwar we Ghayyar,
Care, Egypt.

The session’s key topics covered shifts occurring in the labor market and the impact of digitalization
on the Arab labor market. This included exploring the new employment opportunities that are being
created by technological developments as well as the jobs that may eventually lose prominence or
change. In addition, participants shed light on the influence of technology and digital transformation

on employment opportunities as well as the related legal implications. They further underscored the
significance of education and training in enhancing worker competencies and providing them with
real-world experience and skills needed to succeed in the ever-evolving world.

The session further highlighted various pillars,including challenges and opportunities linked to
employment and freelance skills. In addition, the discussion underscored the role of technology and
digital communication in supporting Arab youth to boost their practice of free commercial activities
and artisan skills. Participants also addressed the potential struggles they might encounter as well as
the rise of the gig economy and its effects on conventional employment models.

The third session on the inaugural day was held under the ‘Mental Health of Arab Youth in Light of
Technology and AI Acceleration’ with the participation of Ambassador Nabila Makram, Chairman of
the Technical Secretariat of the National Alliance for Developmental Work and Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the Fahim Foundation for Mental Health Support; Eng. Ahmed Abu Elhaz, CEO
and Co-Founder of Shezlong; and Dr. Monan Abdel Maksoud, Secretary-General of the General
Secretariat of Mental Health. The session was moderated by Amr Mousa, Head of CBC Reporters.

The session witnessed a comprehensive discussion on key topics, including the preventive techniques
and root causes of the increase in psychological problems linked to excessive technology use. It also
explored the effects of AI developments on Arab youth’s mental health and social interactions, as well
as the negative effects of excessive reliance on technology over the development of personal skills on
mental health. In addition, participants engaged in a thorough conversation on the impact of online
gaming addiction on social behavior and mental health.

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