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8/14/25, 11:47 AM Ministry of Sports announces formation of Youth Council to strengthen young competencies’ engagement in developing policies an…
development of our sports ecosystem, in alignment with the objectives of the National Sports Strategy 2031 and the ‘We
the UAE 2031’ vision.”

The formation of the Youth Council underscores the Ministry’s strong belief in the crucial role of youth participation in

designing sports policies and developmental programs. It also reflects the Ministry’s commitment to investing in human
capital, in alignment with the goals of ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision to build a brighter future for the country’s sports

sector. In addition, the Council supports the Ministry’s mission to achieve institutional excellence in line with the Sheikh
Khalifa Government Excellence Program (SKGEP), promoting collaboration across government entities to advance

national objectives. This initiative is part of the broader Youth Councils program managed by the Federal Youth
Authority.

The Youth Council aims to empower youth within national sports institutions and promote innovation by supporting

new ideas and initiatives that drive progress in the sector, in line with the country’s ambitious sports vision. The Council
also plays a key role in enhancing internal engagement by establishing effective communication channels between
young employees and senior leadership, helping to build a work environment that is collaborative and supports open

dialogue.

The Council is composed of a select group of distinguished young professionals from the Ministry, chaired by Hamad
Hassan Rashid Al Jarwan, with Dr. Mansoor Darwish Ahmad Al Shezawi serving as the Vice Chair. Its members include

Abdulrahman Ahmed Abdulla Al Mansoori, Hamad Mohammed Hussein Al Jasmi, Fatima Majid Mohammed Al
Suwaidi, Mohammed Khalifa Ali Mohamed Al Qamzi, and Duaij Khalifa Saeed Al Dhanhani.

As Chairman of the Youth Council, Hamad Al Jarwan expressed his deep appreciation for both the Council’s

establishment and his appointment. “The formation of the Youth Council is a strategic move toward empowering young
talent and ensuring that their voices are heard by decision-makers at the Ministry of Sports. It demonstrates the

Ministry’s strong commitment to a participatory approach and to engaging directly with youth, who are central to
shaping the future of sports in the UAE. We remain dedicated to playing an active role in the development of the sports
sector through innovative proposals, strengthening collaboration across all divisions of the Ministry, and conveying the

aspirations of young athletes to the Ministry’s leadership,” he stated.

The establishment of the Youth Council is part of the Ministry of Sports’ strategic vision to involve young people in the
decision-making process, recognising this as a long-term investment in national talent. By creating institutional

platforms that reflect the ambitions of youth, the Ministry aims to build a generation of skilled national professionals
who are capable of leading the future of the sports sector and can contribute meaningfully to its development across all

levels.

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