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UAE leaders highlight youth's role central to nation's future

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 09:54

By ARN News Staff

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Marking International Youth Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages emphasising the central role young people play in "achieving a future in which opportunity can grow for all".

In a post shared on social media platform X, His Highness reaffirmed the country's "deep-rooted confidence" in the UAE's youth, praising their continued contributions to the nation’s development.

"The UAE is determined to continue empowering youth as a lasting investment in the shared progress and prosperity of our world," he added.

On International Youth Day, we reaffirm our deep-rooted confidence in the youth of the UAE and underscore our pride in their ongoing contributions to our nation’s development. By embracing innovation and leadership, young people are central to achieving a future in which…
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 12, 2026

Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised the youth for leading "the greatest scientific, economic, and technological projects".

He highlighted that their energy is the "primary driving force that takes them to the top", adding that investing in and empowering the young people of the country will continue to remain a national priority.

في اليوم العالمي للشباب... نجدد ثقتنا بالثروة الأغلى والأمل الأكبر لوطننا...

اليوم يقود شبابنا أعظم المشاريع العلمية والاقتصادية والتكنولوجية.. .طاقاتهم هي محركنا الأول نحو القمة، واستثمارنا فيهم وتمكينهم سيظل أولوية وطنية ومنهج عمل مستمر. pic.twitter.com/s51qDecfMk
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 12, 2026

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