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9/4/24, 10:51 AM Youth Knowledge Forum kickstarts convening wide range of thought leaders and government officials
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.

The first day of the YKF concluded with a session focusing on ‘Enhancing the Role of Youth in Decision-
Making Centers.’ The session convened renowned personalities, including Dr. Mohamad Hany, Beni
Suef Governor; PM Mahmoud Abdo Husein, Head of the Youth and Sports Committee; and PM Hiyam
Mohamed Eltabbakh. The session was moderated by PM Ahmed Fathi, the National Dialogue Youth

Committee Rapporteur.

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