UAE President highlights role of youth in nation's growth
In a social media message posted to mark International Youth Day, Sheikh Mohamed highlighted how the "ambition and achievements of youth" play a crucial role "in fostering a better future".
"Recognising their important role in our nation's continued advancement, the UAE remains committed to empowering youth to serve as leaders in their communities and contribute to our collective progress," Sheikh Mohamed wrote.
On International Youth Day, we celebrate the ambition and achievements of youth in fostering a better future for all. Recognising their important role in our nation's continued advancement, the UAE remains committed to empowering youth to serve as leaders in their communities and…
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 12, 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also took to social media to mark the occassion.
We honour our youth in all fields, and we celebrate their spirit as it drives our vision and ambitions toward global excellence," Sheikh Mohammed wrote.
"To all our youth, the sons and daughters of the homeland, we say: You are the fuel, the spirit and the driving force of our progress. With you, alongside you, and for you, we build the best environment for youth life around the world."
في اليوم العالمي للشباب .. نحتفي بدولتنا الشابة .. ونحتفي بشبابنا المخلصين في كافة الميادين .. ونحتفي بالروح الشابة التي تقود رؤيتنا وطموحاتنا نحو العالمية ..
ونقول لجميع شبابنا من أبناء الوطن .. أنتم وقود وروح ومحرك نهضتنا .. وبكم ومعكم ومن أجلكم نبني أفضل بيئة لحياة الشباب…
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 12, 2025
The UN passed a resolution in 1999 to declare August 12 as International Youth Day to encourage young people across the globe to raise awareness about the issues that matter to them.
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