His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, launched the "Young Financial Advisors Programme" today. The programme, organised by the Federal Youth Authority (FYA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Securities and Commodities Authority, and leading national financial sector entities, engages 35 young Emirati men and women from across the UAE. This initiative aligns with the economic pillar of the National Youth Agenda 2031 and operates under the "Emirates Youth Professional School" umbrella.
Specialised Activities
The programme bridges the gap between academic education and practical experience, enabling participants to develop skills tailored to labour market demands. It spans seven key areas including fundamentals of financial literacy, monetary and financial economics, entrepreneurial finance, finance and investment, financial regulations and frameworks, content creation, and training and coaching skills.
Combining theoretical learning with hands-on professional practice, the curriculum provides a comprehensive in-person training programme. Delivered over four months and exceeding 170 training hours, it incorporates over 31 diverse activities such as interactive workshops, field visits to financial institutions, an applied financial hackathon to stimulate innovative thinking, and dialogue sessions with local and international experts.
The initiative aims to empower young professionals with the expertise needed to advance the UAE’s financial sector, fostering a generation capable of driving sustainable economic growth and contributing to national development goals.
