‘Youth should be proud of UAE’s presence in Yemen’
dubai — Emirati youth have been urged to keep themselves better informed on current issues, broaden their perspectives, and read more. This is particularly pertinent in order to respond to allegations involving the UAE’s affairs, said a minister.
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, addressed these concerns to students at Dubai’s Men College on Monday, during the first of the ‘100 Mentors’ programme.
Through the innovation-themed session hosted by Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, Al Kaabi shared her personal experience to urge students to take up the reading habit, even if it’s just short articles that gave new information.
“If you do not have time to read a book, use social media to read short informative articles. Even by reading only three paragraphs that would take less than a minute, you can answer anyone with your head held high if they asked ‘why are UAE troops still in Yemen?’” said Al Kaabi, as the audience cheered.
From Al Kaabi’s perspective, the youth should be proud of UAE’s participation in the Saudi-led coalition’s efforts in Yemen. “Our presence is a main factor in protecting this country. They have to know that the enemy does not have to be on this land to be considered a
Even by reading only three paragraphs that would take less than a minute, you can answer anyone with your head held high if they asked ‘why are UAE troops still in Yemen?’” Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for FNC Affairs
threat. Its mere presence in a neighbouring country is enough to get our soldiers moving,” Al Kaabi told Khaleej Times.
Al Kaabi also urged Emirati youth to start their careers in the private sector for faster career progression later on in government fields.
The 100 Mentors programme aims to empower the youth to play an active and essential role in UAE’s sustainable development process.