{"id":13156,"date":"2025-07-15T14:59:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/?p=13156"},"modified":"2025-07-15T15:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:01:58","slug":"empowering-uae-youth-on-international-skills-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/2025\/07\/15\/empowering-uae-youth-on-international-skills-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering UAE Youth on International Skills Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Arab Emirates is proudly marking International Youth Skills Day under this year\u2019s theme: \u201cEmpowering Youth through Artificial Intelligence and Digital Skills.\u201d With unwavering strategic plans and visionary leadership, the UAE continues to invest tirelessly in its youth\u2014recognizing them not only as the present\u2019s hope but as tomorrow\u2019s trailblazers.<\/p>\n

Forging the Future through Digital Proficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a dynamic workshop organized by the Youth Council of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), young professionals collaborated with Microsoft to master effective prompt creation for the AI-powered tool Microsoft 365 Copilot. As Syed Mohammad Al Tayer, DEWA\u2019s CEO and Managing Director, expressed:<\/p>\n

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\u201cAligned with the National Youth Agenda 2031, we are committed to equipping our youth with cutting-edge AI innovations\u2014transforming them from users into collaborators who can craft fresh, government-enhancing solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mr. Al Tayer further emphasized that encouraging youth to actively engage with advanced technologies ensures they not only harness AI responsibly, but also deepen critical thinking\u2014validating data inputs, assessing model outputs, and ultimately fueling creativity, productivity, and impact.<\/p>\n

Cultural Innovation Meets Youth Talent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, underlined youth\u2019s importance not only as a societal driving force but also a cultural one. She praised their achievements in art and culture, stating:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur youth are the genuine wealth of the nation \u2014 the force that drives innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dubai Culture\u2019s initiatives integrate AI within cultural spaces\u2014enhancing access, nurturing young artistic talents, and creating a supportive ecosystem that bridges technology with creative aspirations.<\/p>\n

Building a Knowledge-Based Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed\u202fbin\u202fRashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, reaffirmed the institution\u2019s vision: enabling a sustainable, knowledge-driven future.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSkills are the cornerstone of holistic development and the most impactful way to foster adaptive, innovative societies.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He highlighted two flagship programs:<\/p>\n

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    Academy of Future Skills (in collaboration with the UNDP): A regional educational platform that equips Arab youth with future-ready competencies through global-standard programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Dubai International Creative Writing Programme: A platform designed to cultivate literary and imaginative skills\u2014balancing technical knowledge with creative expression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These initiatives underscore the Foundation\u2019s belief: youth empowerment through skill enhancement is a winning strategy for a brighter, more sustainable future.<\/p>\n

    Sustainability, Innovation, and Youth Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Ahmed bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, the UAE\u2019s leading district cooling provider, emphasized the importance of youth in driving sustainability and innovation. He confirmed that:<\/p>\n

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      Empower is nurturing an environment where young employees can grow and contribute\u2014spanning administration, engineering, and technical roles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      This effort reflects the UAE\u2019s trust in its youth as a global exemplar in knowledge and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Honoring the Youth & Frontline Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The \u201cPride of the Nation\u201d office reiterated its call to invest in youth\u2014especially frontline heroes\u2014highlighting their unwavering dedication in sectors like healthcare and humanitarian services. Youth here are seen as cornerstones of resilience and progress.<\/p>\n

      Aisha Al Rumaithi, Chair of DEWA\u2019s Youth Council, noted the importance of international partnerships:<\/p>\n

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      \u201cWith the upper management’s support, we host specialized workshops in cooperation with leading national and global firms\u2014arming our youth with the tools needed to embrace emerging technologies and lead sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      In celebration of International Youth Skills Day 2025, the UAE highlights its bold vision for youth empowerment\u2014leveraging AI and digital tools to shape a future-ready, creative generation through strategic training, innovation labs, and leadership platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[241],"class_list":["post-13156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english-stories","tag-dubai-activities"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13156"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13158,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13156\/revisions\/13158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}