The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) organised a national workshop to update the youth agenda in the UAE and develop its transformational strategy, in an effort to strengthen the youth’s role in national development.
The workshop brought together leading officials, representatives from federal and local entities, and strategic partners, offering a platform for exchanging insights and setting national priorities that meet youth’s needs, enhance their capabilities and skills, and prepare them for the future.
Furthermore, the session sought to flag the challenges facing youth in the UAE, define their vision and ambitions for the future, and set strategic priorities that enable their active contribution to the development process. It also facilitated the exchange of views on future trends in the youth sector, fostering efforts to design innovative solutions and programmes that achieve the desired impact in that regard.
Participants were given the opportunity to explore global best practices in youth-focused action and discuss experiences, in order to develop practical plans that empower young people to contribute effectively across various fields.
The agenda for the workshop featured a range of sessions that highlighted the position that the youth enjoy in the UAE, noting current challenges, global trends, and the youth’s national ambitions and priorities. It also included brainstorming sessions dedicated to developing transformative youth programmes.
Discussions focused on four pillars that form the general framework for youth-focused action in the UAE: basic needs, education and future-ready skills, national identity and community values, and digital engagement and the responsibility that comes with using technology.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the Federal Youth Authority revealed that the focus in the period ahead will be on updating the National Youth Agenda to keep pace with global priorities and trends, and fulfil the wise leadership’s visions and aspirations.
The Authority will additionally work to develop an integrated institutional strategy, which will lay the groundwork for practical programmes, innovative initiatives, and transformative projects that achieve a tangible impact in the youth sector, ensuring future generations acquire the necessary skills to shape a sustainable and innovative future for the UAE.
