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UAE, 12 August 2025- The Ministry of Sports has launched the Youth Council - a premier platform
designed to increase the involvement of young talent in driving progress within the national sports
sector. The announcement of the council's formation coincides with International Youth Day,
affirming its commitment to the directives of the wise leadership and in line with its forward-
looking vision to empower Emirati youth and support them to become future leaders in various
fields.

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, announced that the
establishment of the Youth Council within the Ministry of Sports represents a strategic step
towards strengthening youth participation in shaping the future of national sports, reflecting the
Ministry's confidence in the vital role young people play in achieving excellence and sustainability
in this sector.

His Excellency stated: “The announcement of the Council coincides with the celebration of
International Youth Day. Its formation reflects our commitment to investing in the energy and
creativity of young Emirati men and women and to providing institutional platforms that enable
them to take part in decision-making and contribute actively to the 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

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