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Al-Futtaim Launches “Building Bridges” to Empower Emirati

Youth and Celebrate 70 Years of UAE–Japan Partnership

By PR News Desk 14/08/2025

In recognition of the UAE’s Year of Community, Al-Futtaim, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Culture, Emirates Foundation
and Al Khaleejiya Radio 100.9, and with the support of the UAE Pavilion is proud to launch “Building Bridges: Voices of the Future”,
a landmark initiative that will see 50 exceptional Emirati youth represent the UAE at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, while allowing them
to explore the Expo’s global showcases, participate in cultural exchange, and engage with innovations shaping the future.”

This initiative reflects Al-Futtaim’s enduring commitment to national development and global engagement. It also underscores the
company’s legacy of more than 70 years of partnership with Japan, through its representation of 13 leading Japanese brands. The
choice of Osaka as the destination is symbolic, reaffirming the deep bilateral relationship and a shared commitment to innovation,
collaboration, and cross-cultural exchange.

The delegates, aged 21 to 30, were selected through a rigorous, multi-partner process led by Al-Futtaim, the UAE Ministry of
Culture, Emirates Foundation, and Al Khaleejiya Radio. Candidates were evaluated based on key criteria such as ambassadorial
potential, creativity, cross-cultural awareness, community impact, and leadership capability. As part of the selection, applicants
were asked to complete a creative exercise that demonstrated their alignment with the programme’s values.

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