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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.

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.

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