Event to empower youth politically

dubai — The Ministry of State for Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs is set to host a youth circle titled ‘political development in the UAE’ on April 20 at Dubai’s Etihad Museum.

Hosted in collaboration with the Emirates Youth Council, the event will feature Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who will be highlighting the importance of raising political awareness and spreading the culture of political participation among Emirati youth.

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State for FNC Affairs, said: “Spreading political awareness and establishing a culture of political participation among Emirati youth is one of the ministry’s top strategic priorities. It is part of our efforts to create a generation of politically savvy young Emiratis, who are well informed about the political empowerment programme launched by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and which seeks to empower the youth to participate effectively in supporting development efforts in the UAE.

“Working together with the Emirates Youth Council, the ministry aims to introduce youths to the parliamentary system and the stages of political development in the UAE. This goes to enable young Emiratis to assume their responsibilities towards their country, and qualifies them to be key partners in developing the UAE’s parliamentary experience.”

Shamma bint Sohail Faris Al-Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Chairperson of Emirates Youth Council, hailed the Ministry of FNC Affairs’ efforts to support the youth. “Our youth have proven time and time again to be capable and worthy of our leadership’s trust. They have demonstrated a wide understanding of the UAE’s development position, offering suggestions and recommendations for the country to succeed and excel on an international level.”

This Youth Circle is part of a series hosted by the Ministry of State for FNC Affairs in cooperation with the Emirates Youth Council. — Wam