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H.E. Dr. Sobhy; H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF; and Alessandro
Fracassetti, UNDP Resident Representative in Egypt, were present at the event,
along with various government officials, thought leaders, and specialists. The
event also witnessed a remarkable turnout from a range of young Egyptians and
Arabs.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb said, “At the MBRF, we constantly look forward to
playing a substantial role in the process of enhancing intellectual and knowledge
mobility in the Arab world, especially among the youth. Being the fruitful
outcome of our collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Egypt and
UNDP, the second edition of the YKF stands out as a strategic knowledge
platform to support Egyptian youth. This event enables them to benefit from
insightful discussions and gain knowledge on key concepts and effective
theoretical and practical tools to confront various challenges in their lives.”

Meanwhile, H.E. Dr. Sobhy said, “The second edition of the YKF is anticipated to
serve as an ideal knowledge resource for Egyptian society across various
categories. Through this forum, which convenes renowned individuals in the
fields of science, intellect, and development, we aim to provide the country’s
youth with vital insights that will help them carve a path towards a thriving
future on a personal and professional level.”

For his part, Alessandro Fracassetti explained that UNDP seeks to create a
deepening knowledge impact in the region’s communities and operationalize the
youth’s role at local and regional levels as key priorities of UNDP. Furthermore,
he said “Today’s YKF in Egypt is an important step in our ongoing efforts to
empower young Egyptians. By equipping them with the necessary skills and
knowledge, we aim to strengthen their role in decision-making and help them
succeed in this rapidly evolving landscape.”

The inaugural session was followed by a high-level opening session titled “The
Role of Governments and their Policies in Addressing Challenges to Youth.” The
session, which was moderated by Rania Hashem, witnessed the participation of
H.E. Dr. Sobhy; H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and
Scientific Research; and H.E. Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Egypt’s Minister of
Culture.

The first session of the event was held under the title ‘The Educational Process:
Opportunities and Challenges’ and it witnessed the participation of Dr. Tarek
Shawki, Former Minister of Education of 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.

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