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In a youthful scene full of enthusiasm and creativity, the events of the Innovation and Technology Summit for Arab Youth 2025 were launched in the Jordanian capital, Amman, with broad participation from Arab delegations and experts in technology and entrepreneurship under the auspices of the Arab League, Economic Affairs Sector, and in effective organizational partnership with Knights of Change Foundation for Political Development and Community Civil Development
The summit was held over two days and aimed to empower Arab youth in the fields of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, financial technology, green economy, and cybersecurity, thus enhancing their opportunities in the job market and increasing their contribution to sustainable development
Hosting this summit in Jordan crowns its selection as the Arab Youth Capital for 2025, reflecting Arab and international confidence in its growing role as a center for entrepreneurship and creativity. Participants confirmed that Amman hosting this regional event sends a clear message that Jordan is capable of being an Arab incubator for technological innovation and a stage for the exchange of expertise among young minds from different countries
In his opening speech, Essam Al-Masaed, the president of the Knights of Change Foundation, emphasized that the summit represents a true platform for embodying the energies of Arab youth and an opportunity to build practical partnerships between Arab institutions, the private sector, and civil society, adding that the foundation believes that youth are not only the future but are the essential drivers of creating the present and positive change
The role performed by the Knights of Change Foundation was widely praised by participating delegations and official bodies for its professional organization and quality management of the summit's work, whether in terms of logistic preparation or scientific content and the youth dialogue. The foundation stands out as a Jordanian model in empowering Arab youth, combining a conscious political thought and institutional fieldwork, and aims to build youth capacities in the areas of leadership, innovation, and community entrepreneurship
Al-Masaed affirmed that this partnership with the Arab League consolidates the foundation’s vision based on integrating civil work and technological creativity to serve the Arab individual and develop their capabilities
Furthermore, with the launch of this summit, Amman sent a clear message to the Arab nation that empowering youth and investing in their capabilities is the most effective way towards a more stable and prosperous future. Participants confirmed that the next phase requires unifying Arab efforts in supporting creativity and innovation and opening areas of cooperation between youth and institutions
In conclusion, attendees expressed their deep appreciation for the efforts exerted by the Knights of Change Foundation in managing the event, noting that its organizational model and robust youth dialogue reinforce its stance as an active Arab platform contributing to building a conscious, creative generation that believes in technology's capability to serve humanity and society
