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Yasmin Alshaikh shared her success story and urged young people to nurture their creative
and innovative abilities. She also emphasized how the UAE’s wise leadership supports youth

through initiatives launched by the Federal Youth Authority.

Yasmin further noted that she participated in COP28, hosted by the UAE in 2023, alongside

the Dubai Youth Council, engaging in several workshops and debates. She also represented Al
Futtaim Group at the Sustainable Development Goals Conference in Frankfurt, marking a

significant milestone in her professional journey.

Eng. Hassan Khaled Sabt shared his success story and underscored the vital role of volunteer

work in achieving both professional and personal success. He explained how he secured an
appointment as President of the Dubai Youth Council in 2023 by continuously working on

himself. He recounted how his journey to success began in his first year at university, when he
established the university’s Youth Department, where he served as the Head of the Media

Department and began volunteering with youth councils. After graduation, he worked as an
engineer at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and chaired the DEWA Youth

Council.

Eng. Hassan Khaled Sabt also highlighted key similarities between the objectives of the YKF

and those of the Dubai Youth Council, as both aim to empower youth by equipping them with
self-confidence, requisite skills, and experiences to become future leaders. He noted that one

of his early achievements with the council was the establishment of the first retreat dedicated
to Dubai’s youth, focusing on six main areas aimed at empowering them.

Ahmed Hamouda discussed the initial stages of his educational and professional journey,
leading up to the establishment of Thndr Securities Brokerage. He shared insights into key
professional milestones, such as securing the first funding round for Thndr in 2019, the

diverse challenges he faced, and how he overcame them. He also highlighted the company’s

recent deals and funding rounds, as well as future expansion plans, while sharing valuable
insights on various economic challenges impacting youth.

Hadeer Shalaby recounted how the company was established to preserve local handicraft

traditions and expand the reach of Egyptian products both regionally and globally. She stated

that Freeziana has emerged as a groundbreaking platform in Egypt, dedicated solely to
promoting handicrafts and empowering local artisans, particularly women, by offering