Areej Al-Muqbil's Opening Speech at Misk Global Forum

Areej Al-Muqbil delivered the opening address of Misk Global Forum 2025 as part of the session titled “A Future Created by Youth,” setting the tone for the forum’s discussions on talent, enrichment, and youth-driven development.

In her remarks, Al-Muqbil addressed the strategic importance of investing in young talent as a national and global priority, emphasizing the role of structured enrichment, early access to opportunity, and institutional trust in enabling youth to contribute meaningfully to innovation and long-term growth. She highlighted the need for ecosystems that move beyond participation toward genuine empowerment, positioning youth as architects of future systems rather than passive recipients of policy.

The opening address underscored the forum’s central theme: that sustainable progress is driven by informed, empowered, and globally engaged youth.

To view the full talk, please visit: https://youtu.be/kEYgrhv5S_w?si=62rAbRzcWlLGbO6d