Along with Worldwide Youth Day, noticed yearly on August 12, the Dubai Youth Council hosted the ‘Dubai Youth Lab’ in collaboration with the Information and Human Improvement Authority Youth Council.
The occasion was attended by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for International Commerce; His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary Normal of The Government Council of Dubai; His Excellency Marwan bin Ghalita, Director Normal of Dubai Municipality; Her Excellency Aisha Miran, Director Normal of KHDA; His Excellency Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director Normal of Dubai Chambers; HE Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Well being; and Eman bin Khatem, CEO of the Insurance policies and Applications Sector on the Dubai Authorities Human Sources Division, together with over 60 younger women and men from varied authorities, semi-government, and personal entities.
Held at The Government Council’s Normal Secretariat headquarters, the occasion aimed to activate the function of youth, leveraging their expertise and inventive vitality to develop options and concepts that advance authorities initiatives and strengthen important sectors throughout the UAE. The immersive format replicated the federal government decision-making surroundings, mixing empowerment, innovation, and real-world problem evaluation.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi emphasised: “Celebrating Worldwide Youth Day embodies the management’s imaginative and prescient to assist and empower youth by creating environments that flip their vitality into tangible achievements. Youth are the muse of complete growth and true companions in shaping the nation’s future. As we speak’s funding of their capabilities is a strategic one, reflecting management’s belief of their function in safeguarding nationwide safety and stability – a nationwide necessity for sustained progress and prosperity.”
He added: “The Dubai Youth Lab serves as a nationwide initiative bringing collectively artistic younger minds with inspiring leaders and decision-makers, offering a dynamic platform for youth to current concepts and craft sensible options to future challenges. It fashions collective motion and sustained dialogue with youth, contributing to the event of insurance policies and initiatives that flip desires into actuality and develop their optimistic impression on society and the nation.”
Companions of in the present day and tomorrow
His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti mentioned: “Beneath the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the steering of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Government Council of Dubai, Dubai has established itself as a world metropolis that empowers youth – constructing their capabilities, funding their modern concepts, and putting them in management roles to grasp their ambitions. The Dubai Youth Lab is a part of an built-in ecosystem that unites authorities entities, financial sectors, and youth organisations to equip younger folks with management expertise and strategic alternatives to form our shared future.”
Interactive method, tangible outcomes
The occasion started with opening remarks from leaders, adopted by the division of individuals into working teams. Every obtained a ‘important file’ primarily based on an actual authorities problem, analysed its root causes, and developed complete options. These had been offered to a judging panel of specialists and decision-makers, evaluated on innovation, feasibility, and alignment with nationwide priorities.
Her Excellency Aisha Miran famous that such experiences show the maturity and readiness of Dubai’s youth. “That is greater than a platform for exchanging concepts – it’s a real workshop the place youth vitality meets Dubai’s strategic imaginative and prescient, producing actionable ideas that may improve high quality of life, develop schooling, and advance sustainability and digital transformation. The concepts offered in the present day had been sensible, properly thought out, and replicate a deep understanding of upcoming priorities. We should proceed to nurture these skills and supply the enabling surroundings for them to succeed.”
Resolution-makers within the making
Reem Al Falasi, President of the Dubai Youth Council, mentioned: “Dubai Youth Lab displays the emirate’s imaginative and prescient of empowering younger minds to form their very own future – not simply as beneficiaries, however as decision-makers and true changemakers. The occasion enhances understanding of Dubai’s decision-making processes, builds youth coverage evaluation expertise, and fosters direct communication between youth and management. It additionally generates modern concepts that may contribute to authorities growth.”
The six taking part teams tackled precedence neighborhood points reminiscent of the way forward for schooling, psychological well being, employment, aligning schooling with labour market wants, coaching tradition, and empowering non-university graduates. The Lab’s outputs can be documented, analysed, and submitted to related authorities to tell future programmes and insurance policies.