His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Federal Youth Authority and Al Ain Youth Council.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; and His Excellency Khaled Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority.
His Highness reviewed with the delegation the role of youth councils in empowering youth and building their capabilities, and plans to invest youth energies, in line with the vision of the leadership and the objectives of the National Youth Agenda 2031.
His Highness was briefed on key initiatives and projects of the Al Ain Youth Council, aimed at empowering young talent to drive community development across various fields. The council recently received the Best Community Initiative Award for its Al Tabbah tournament.
His Highness also was briefed on the council's work plan for the year and the role of youth councils in enhancing youth participation, empowering their talent, and supporting the national development to help them achieve their aspirations across various fields.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that youth are the nation’s true wealth and the cornerstone of its future, highlighting the UAE’s commitment, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to empowering young people and strengthening their role in driving national development, including providing opportunities for creativity and excellence through youth councils, which serve as vital platforms for dialogue, innovation, and development, enabling young talent to transform their insights into projects that benefit the community.
His Highness reaffirmed that the achievements of the youth councils reflect the determination and creativity of the UAE’s youth in shaping a bright future for the nation.
His Highness highlighted that these accomplishments serve as an inspiration for future generations in leading national youth initiatives and reaffirming the capability of Emirati youth to achieve global success.
During the meeting, His Highness also underscored the UAE’s commitment to supporting young people, providing them with an enabling environment to realise their ambitions, and strengthening the country’s leading position in youth empowerment and investment in their talent and creativity.