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social contributions. These initiatives are grounded in Dubai's core values,

distinctive identity and the core principles of its community.

The forum was attended by Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial

Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed

Al Basti, Secretary-General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Khaled Al Nuaimi,

Director of the Federal Youth Authority; Ayesha Miran, Director-General of the
Knowledge and Human Development Authority; Hala Badri, Director-General of

the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Mohammed Rashid Lootah, Director-General

of Dubai Chambers; Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du; along with several

officials from government and private entities.

Coinciding with the announcement of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’ by
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abdulla

Mohammed Al Basti highlighted the importance of youth in shaping the nation’s

future. He said, "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.

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

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