The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) participated in a series of events for the Dubai 30x30 Challenge, with the presence and participation of His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and FYA Director H.E. Khalid Al Nuaimi, alongside members of local and institutional Youth Councils.
With its participation, the FYA aimed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among youth, and support national initiatives that reflect Dubai’s identity and role in nurturing and empowering young people.
The most notable events the Authority joined included the ‘Dubai Youth Track’, organised by the Dubai Youth Council, in collaboration with the Youth Councils at Al-Futtaim Group and Dubai Municipality, to promote the concept of sport as a way of life and encourage young people to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle by offering them an enjoyable sports track in an invigorating youth-centric environment. It also included educational segments on the importance of physical fitness and its impact on quality of life, in addition to interactive meetings bringing youth together with leaders and officials.
Moreover, the FYA participated in the ‘Pressure Challenge’, another event organised by the Dubai Youth Council, this time in collaboration with the DP World Youth Council and the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre. This challenge sought to revive Emirati heritage by blending culture with sport and introducing traditional fishing methods in a modern, attractive, and interactive approach. It featured a competition between two teams simulating traditional fishing by pulling ropes attached to weights, in an effort to promote physical fitness in a group exercise relying on strength and endurance, as well as to encourage team spirit and cooperation among participants.
The Federal Youth Authority is participating in the Dubai 30x30 Challenge as part of a comprehensive strategy to support Emirati youth, reinforce national values, encourage them to practice sports as part of their daily lives, enhance their cooperation and teamwork skills, and introduce them to the UAE’s history and heritage in an innovative and engaging manner.
