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Ministry of Sports announces formation of Youth Council
13 Aug 2025 00:36
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The UAE Ministry of Sports has launched the Youth Council – a premier platform designed to increase the involvement of young talent in driving progress within the national sports announcement of the council's formation coincided with International Youth Day on Tuesday, affirming its commitment to the directives of the wise leadership and in line with its forward-looking vision to empower Emirati youth and support them to become future leaders in various Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, announced that the establishment of the Youth Council represents a strategic step towards strengthening youth participation in shaping the future of national sports, reflecting the Ministry's confidence in the vital roles that young people play in achieving excellence and sustainability in this sector.'Its formation reflects our commitment,' said Al Falasi, 'to invest in the energy and creativity of young Emirati men and women, and to provide institutional platforms that enable them to take part in decision-making and contribute actively to the development of our sports ecosystem, in alignment with the objectives of the National Sports Strategy 2031 and the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.'In addition, the Council supports the Ministry's mission to achieve institutional excellence in line with the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme (SKGEP), promoting collaboration across government entities to advance national initiative is part of the broader Youth Councils programme managed by the Federal Youth Youth Council aims to empower youth within national sports institutions and promote innovation by supporting new ideas and initiatives that drive progress in the sector, in line with the country's ambitious sports Council also plays a key role in enhancing internal engagement by establishing effective communication channels between young employees and senior leadership, helping to build a work environment that is collaborative and supports open Council is composed of a select group of distinguished young professionals from the Ministry, chaired by Hamad Al Jarwan, with Dr. Mansoor Al Shezawi serving as the Vice Chair. Its members include Abdulrahman Al Mansoori, Hamad Al Jasmi, Fatima Al Suwaidi, Mohammed Khalifa Al Qamzi, and Duaij Al appointed chairman Al Jarwan said the formation is 'a strategic move towards empowering young talent and ensuring that their voices are heard by decision-makers at the Ministry of Sports.'It demonstrates the strong commitment to a participatory approach and to engaging directly with youth, who are central to shaping the future of sports in the UAE.
'We remain dedicated to playing an active role in the development of the sports sector through innovative proposals, strengthening collaboration across all divisions of the Ministry, and conveying the aspirations of young athletes to the leadership,' he stated.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
