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foundation for the launch of the National Youth Agenda 2031. Each of these initiatives has provided a clear vision for the
future of youth and represented a significant turning point toward achieving the sustainable development goals.”
Her Excellency Hala Badri emphasised the importance and necessity of empowering, guiding, and supporting the youth in
their ambitions and turning their dreams into reality. “Youth are the hope of the present and future, a driving force, a source of
inspiration, and the true engine of innovation and sustainable development. Their diverse ideas, skills, and capabilities
embody the values of giving in all fields. Our wise leadership has believed in the importance of investing in them and
harnessing their energies and competencies, encouraging them to take part in Dubai’s evolution and raising its attractiveness,
which has positively impacted the emirate’s global prominence,” she said.

“The Dubai Youth Retreat helps aid communication, presenting models of youth thought and guidance. It has created an
environment that fosters creativity and excellence, capable of opening new horizons for youth and giving them the opportunity
to participate in formulating a series of qualitative initiatives and plans that prepare them for the future, enhancing their role in
developing solutions that meet their needs and help them face challenges. I am proud of the quality of ideas and topics
discussed during the retreat and its outcomes, which address the goals of the National Youth Agenda 2031,” she added.

Interactive workshops
The retreat’s programme included a series of brainstorming sessions and interactive workshops that addressed themes
highlighting the impact of youth and their role in driving positive change and contributing to the development process.

The economy and trade theme discussed the need to develop young skills, equip them with innovative tools to face future
challenges and encourage them to build on their ideas and launch entrepreneurial projects. The innovation theme focused on
ways to encourage youth to engage in creative thinking, harness technological advancements, and employ them in creating
innovative products and services.
Within the theme of the military sector, participants highlighted the need to prepare a generation of youth capable of
leadership, believing in teamwork, and possessing a sense of responsibility, which enhances their loyalty and raises their
awareness of the importance of defending the nation and maintaining its security and stability.
The space and future theme also formed an important part of the retreat’s discussions, where methods to inspire youth and
encourage them to participate in scientific research and shape the future of space were explored. Under the values, culture,
and community service themes, participants debated the role and responsibility of youth in promoting giving, ethical values,
positive behaviours, cultural diversity, and instilling national identity in society, as well as the necessity of their active
participation in developing community service.
Hassan Sabt, President of the Dubai Youth Council, said: “The Dubai Youth Retreat represents a pioneering step towards
enhancing the role of youth as effective and influential elements in the journey of development and innovation that Dubai is
witnessing. Through this retreat, we are keen to create an interactive environment that allows youth the opportunity to connect
with leaders and decision-makers directly and express their opinions and ambitions openly. We have been able to provide a
strategic platform empowering youth to develop their skills in various fields, whether in leadership, innovation, economic, or
social domains. We believe that youth are the essential pillar of Dubai’s future, capable of achieving the positive change we all
seek.”
Range of outcomes

Sabt added: “The retreat has resulted in a range of outcomes that reflect the deep interaction between youth and leaders,
affirming the importance of youth’s role in shaping the emirate’s future. We are committed to supporting them and providing
them tools to face future challenges and achieve their ambitions. This retreat is not just an annual event but the beginning of a
series of initiatives that will contribute to transforming Dubai into a global centre for innovation and creativity, driven by the
youth’s limitless energies and capabilities.”

The Dubai Youth Retreat concluded with a set of key outcomes, including the launch of six dialogue platforms for young
people to discuss various issues of interest and the most pressing challenges they face in different sectors such as economy,
culture, military, innovation, artificial intelligence, space, and the future. Reports were also tabled showcasing a wealth of
innovative ideas and solutions capable of contributing to Dubai’s development and progress, along with the activation of
channels for talent transfer and exchange of knowledge between youth, leaders, and experts across various fields.

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