TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PLEDGE SUPPORT

■ Mohammad Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of HH The Dubai Ruler’s Court, said: “It is important to support the aspirations of youth and empower them as part of the vision of Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. People are Dubai’s most valuable asset and are at the core of all policies and initiatives.”

■ Abdullah Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai, said: “Dubai is shaping a better future for humanity, engaging young valedictorians in forecasting and creating it. These young pioneers are the future.”

■ Abdul Rahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of the Government of Dubai’s Department of Finance, said: “Dubai’s government believes that investing in people ensures the greatest future advantage.”

■ Engineer Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai, said: “The recognition of outstanding students is an essential pillar of the development of Emirati human capital in the private sector in line with the strategic goals of the Emirati Resources Development Council in Dubai.”

■ Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, said: “We hope this recognition will be a major incentive for them to take up the challenge and reach their full potential towards achieving more success, contributing to the sustainability of our growth and prosperity.”

■ Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), said: “Today’s recognition marks the beginning of a new phase of investing in and equipping talent for the future workforce requirements of the market. This is done by preparing future leaders starting from school and increasing their capabilities to support Dubai’s strategic goals and link academic disciplines with the qualitative opportunities available in the market.”