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8/15/25, 1:06 PM Building Bridges UAE Japan partnership empowers Emirati youth
“At the Ministry of Culture, we believe that nurturing cross-cultural understanding and global
collaboration is essential to shaping a more inclusive, creative, and sustainable future. We are proud to

support this journey and confident that these young ambassadors will carry forward the spirit of our

heritage and the vision of our nation,” Al Nakhi added.
Adding to this sentiment, HE Ahmed Taleb Al Shamsi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Foundation

estimated that, “Emirates Foundation is dedicated to empowering the youth of the UAE, and the

‘Building Bridges’ initiative offers an unparalleled opportunity for our young talent to engage with
global communities. We believe this experience will be transformative, equipping them with the skills

and perspectives needed to become impactful leaders and innovators.”

The delegates will travel in three cohorts between August and October 2025, taking part in cultural
immersions, leadership workshops, and visits to Expo 2025, where they will engage with global peers

and innovations. As youth ambassadors, they will help deepen UAE–Japan ties by sharing the UAE’s
heritage and vision, while gaining insights and networks to inspire impact at home.

In parallel, and as part of its 70YearsForward campaign, Al-Futtaim has launched a dedicated

secondment programme in collaboration with the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. Between July and

October, talented young Emirati employees from across the Group are seconded to support the UAE’s
presence on the ground.

This reflects the Group’s enduring commitment to cross-cultural exchange, international collaboration,

and the UAE–Japan partnership and demonstrates Al-Futtaim’s dedication to empowering its people
with meaningful, nation-building experiences that represent the UAE’s values on a global stage.

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