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8/15/25, 1:07 PM Al-Futtaim Launches “Building Bridges” to Empower Emirati Youth and Celebrate 70 Years of UAE–Japan Partnership
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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