UAE President: On World Youth Skills Day, we renew our commitment to equipping the UAE's young people with the skills that will define the future
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a post on X, writing, On World Youth Skills Day, we renew our commitment to equipping the UAE's young people with the skills that will define the future. In an age of AI and digital transformation, we remain focused on empowering our youth to lead, create, and contribute to the continued progress of our nation and the world.
On World Youth Skills Day, we renew our commitment to equipping the UAE's young people with the skills that will define the future. In an age of AI and digital transformation, we remain focused on empowering our youth to lead, create, and contribute to the continued progress of… — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) July 15, 2025
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