The Misk Global Forum 2024 is taking place November 18-19 in the Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City “Misk City,” centered around the theme: “By Youth for Youth.”
The Misk Foundation, also known as the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, is a non-profit foundation established by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2011. Its purpose is to empower young people and promote innovation and creativity in Saudi Arabia.
The Misk Global Forum (MGF) is the biggest youth forum in the region and this year’s gathering is the 8th MGF. This year’s theme, “By Youth For Youth”, highlights youth-led initiatives, how young people motivate and support one another and using collaboration to advance their communities and others.
“Education in the Kingdom today does not focus solely on knowledge. Through the establishment of the National Curriculum Center, the curriculum has evolved to be both knowledge-based and skill-oriented, with a focus on values. Education stresses enhancing skills from early childhood (ages 3-6), aiming to create an innovative and competitive generation by 2030, aligned with the labor market in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.”
The Misk Foundation has multiple initiatives including: Misk Innovation which fosters innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting startups and tech hubs; Misk Art Institute which promotes contemporary art and culture through exhibitions, residencies, and educational programs; Misk Global Forum which organizes an annual global forum to discuss pressing issues and solutions and Misk Schools which provides high-quality education for talented students.
The Misk Foundation has also established a number of subsidiaries including:
- Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City: A comprehensive city dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Ilmi: A science and innovation center focused on scientific research and technological development.
- Manga Productions: A production company that creates high-quality animated content.
- Misk Schools: A network of private schools that provide a world-class education.
- Riyadh Schools: A network of public schools that aims to improve the quality of education in Saudi Arabia.
- Misk Art Institute: An institution dedicated to promoting the arts and culture.
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