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In turn, Fathi Emad, Manager of the EYK Bureau, said: "We are grateful to the MBRF for its
tremendous support and willingness to collaborate with us in creating the EYK Bureau, which

is an expansion of the numerous innovative knowledge projects that the Foundation has
spearheaded. The Bureau will collaborate with the MBRF, the Global Knowledge Project,

UNDP, and the MOYS to establish a solid foundation for the younger generation to grow and
thrive in the modern world.”

The vision of the Bureau is to prepare a capable generation that can adapt to global changes
and meet the demands of the international labor market by making knowledge accessible to

everyone without discrimination and emphasizing the significance of knowledge in all spheres
of life.

The closing day of the forum, titled ‘Success Stories by Inspiring Youth,’ featured six
successful young individuals sharing their stories: Dr. Abanob Gamal, a Pharmacist named in

the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for business and economy; Mustafa Abd Ellatif, CEO and Co-
Founder of EYouth; Yasmin Alshaikh, Learning and Development Specialist at Al Futtaim

Group; Eng. Hassan Khaled Sabt, President of the Dubai Youth Council; Ahmed Hamouda, Co-
Founder and CEO of Thndr Securities Brokerage; and Hadeer Shalaby, Founder and CEO of

Freeziana.

Dr. Abanob Gamal discussed his journey and the obstacles he faced before receiving

recognition from Forbes, emphasizing that persistence and hard work are key to realizing one’s
goals. He also stated that young leaders should cultivate qualities such as contentment, self-

awareness, wisdom, optimism, and hard work to thrive in a competitive environment.

Mustafa Abd Ellatif provided an overview of EYouth, an emerging social enterprise aimed at
empowering Egyptian youth, training them, and helping them succeed in the job market. He

emphasized how his dedication to enhancing young people’s abilities has helped create a new

generation of leaders equipped to meet the demands of the labor market and excel across
various industries. EYouth serves as a vital platform for young people to acquire necessary

skills and build strong professional networks, supporting the long-term growth of Egyptian
society.