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MBRF, UNDP to host youth forum in Egypt

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July 16, 2025

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will jointly organise the fourth edition of the "Youth Knowledge Forum" (YKF) under the theme "Knowledge Economy and Human Development" in Egypt.

MBRF, UNDP to host youth forum in Egypt

The event will be held in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) in Cairo from 20 to 21 July 2025.

YKF will be organised as part of ongoing strategic collaborations aimed at fostering innovation and enhancing the role of youth in advancing knowledge-based development, while empowering them to become key drivers of sustainable development.

YKF is a leading intellectual platform that convenes the youth and key decision-makers from various sectors to exchange vital insights and explore solutions to mitigate prevalent challenges.

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