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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.

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