The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) showcased the UAE’s experience in developing youth policies that respond to rapid transformations and enhance future readiness during its participation in the International Festival of Youth 2026 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The festival brought together directors and officials from youth affairs authorities from various countries to exchange expertise, review national experiences, and explore prospects for international cooperation in youth programmes.
His Excellency Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the FYA, participated in the plenary session titled ‘Youth Policy in a Changing World: From National Priorities to International Cooperation’. The Authority highlighted Emirati initiatives designed to drive youth engagement, mechanisms for involving youth in setting priorities and designing initiatives, and national programmes that reflect the evolution of youth work in the UAE.
On the sidelines of the Festival, the Authority explored ways to enhance cooperation and exchange youth-related expertise and best practices. H.E. Khalid Al Nuaimi held bilateral meetings with youth officials from Madagascar, Russia, and Ghana, to discuss opportunities for developing joint initiatives and programmes, and identify practical areas of cooperation that allow for expanding international partnerships and strengthening youth empowerment frameworks.
