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The forum was attended by His Excellency Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial
Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; His Excellency Abdulla Mohammed
Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; His Excellency Khaled Al Nuaimi,
Director of the Federal Youth Authority; Her Excellency Ayesha Miran, Director General of the
Knowledge and Human Development Authority; Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of the
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; His Excellency Mohammed Rashid Lootah, Director General of
Dubai Chambers; His Excellency Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du; along with several officials from
government and private entities.

The Year of Community
Coinciding with the announcement of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’ by His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Excellency Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti
highlighted the importance of youth in shaping the nation’s future: "Youth are pioneers of the future,
driving innovation and development. Empowering them is crucial to fostering social cohesion,
achieving ambitious goals, and creating opportunities for future generations. Guided by the vision
of our leadership, we remain committed to empowering youth to play a critical role in shaping
Dubai’s ambitious future plans."

He also commended the efforts of the Dubai Youth Forum in enhancing youth participation,
expressing gratitude to the forum’s strategic partners for their dedication to nurturing youth as
drivers of sustainable development.

Dynamic platform for empowerment
His Excellency Khaled Al Nuaimi emphasised the UAE leadership's commitment to providing an
ideal environment for youth empowerment, saying: "The leadership’s vision ensures robust support
for youth through strategic initiatives and projects, enabling them to excel across diverse fields.
Aligned with the Year of Community, the Dubai Youth Forum highlights the shared responsibility of
building a sustainable and thriving nation."

He further stated that the Dubai Youth Council’s initiatives are a testament to their significant
efforts to integrate youth into the fabric of the community while creating opportunities for skill
development and growth.

Key initiatives for youth empowerment
The forum witnessed the announcement of 10 youth-centric initiatives by strategic partners from
government and private sectors, designed to enhance capabilities and develop skills across various
sectors.

• Future Readiness Youth Program by Dubai Civil Defense: Trains 1,000 youth annually in safety,
innovation, and community security.
• Your Digital Accelerator by Dubai Digital Authority: Equips youth entrepreneurs with technical
skills for success in the tech sector.
• Generation of Entrepreneurs by Dubai Chambers: Empowers Emirati youth through mentorship

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