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8/15/25, 1:07 PM Al-Futtaim Launches “Building Bridges” to Empower Emirati Y0
H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture commented, “Building Bridges is a powerful initiative that reflects the UAE’s
commitment to empowering youth and strengthening global cultural dialogue. This initiative offers our young creatives and leaders a platform to
engage with the world while reinforces the deep-rooted cultural ties between the UAE and Japan.

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.”

Adding to this sentiment, H.E Ahmed Taleb Al Shamsi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Foundation stated: “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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