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8/13/25, 11:35 AM Ministry of Sports announces formation of Youth Council to strengthen young competencies’ engagement in developing policies an…
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 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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