The UAE government announced the launch of the Young Government Leaders Program 2024 at its annual meetings. The program aims to highlight and amplify the role of young government leaders across the UAE.
For the first time since the UAE Government’s Annual Meetings began in 2017, high-potential young leaders, selected through a rigorous assessment process, will participate alongside government officials. This opportunity will provide them with insights into key national directions, strategies and projects, preparing them for future leadership roles and enabling them to contribute to significant development transformations.
The Young Government Leaders Program 2024 brings together 45 of the top young leaders from local and federal government entities aged under 35 years, selected from a group of over 120 candidates.
Shaping UAE’s transformation
With 45 young leaders from federal and local government entities joining its first edition, the Young Government Leaders Program 2024 offers a national platform to build capacities and develop responsible, proactive, strategic leaders ready to create a better future for the UAE. During her speech, Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, explained that the Young Government Leaders Program reflects the UAE’s leadership model, emphasizing the development of impactful future leaders.
“This program provides young leaders with strategic insights into government priorities and plans. Their participation in shaping key transformations during the UAE Government’s Annual Meetings marks a significant step in their journey towards future leadership roles,” she added.
Commenting on the Young Government Leaders Program 2024, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, reiterated the UAE leadership’s belief in the energy and remarkable potential of its youth. Therefore, it grants them opportunities to contribute to decision-making within the nation’s foremost platforms for driving change. Over the decades, the nation’s leadership has empowered young people through various leadership programs and initiatives. Moreover, it helped foster a generation of role models who have advanced national goals and contributed to building a better future.
Achieving national objectives
At this year’s annual meetings, Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Projects and chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, said the UAE leadership places great importance on the youth. It also provides them with resources to foster their creativity and innovation and prepare them for future leadership roles.
“The UAE government is committed to empowering youth to drive the nation’s social, economic, and developmental progress. This strengthens the UAE community, solidifies its global standing, and provides inspiring examples of leadership,” he added at the Young Government Leaders Program 2024 launch.
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The future of cybersecurity
Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of Cybersecurity for the UAE government, emphasized the vital role of youth in navigating the evolving cyber landscape in a keynote address on cybersecurity.
Highlighting the increasing economic and national security threats posed by cyberattacks, he also stressed the importance of collaborative efforts and national capacity building. Moreover, Al Kuwaiti outlined the UAE Cybersecurity Council’s initiatives that seek to empower youth in cybersecurity, including ‘Cyber Pulse’ for awareness and training, and ‘CYBER E71’ to support startups.
At the Young Government Leaders Program 2024 launch, he said that youth are the nation’s “true wealth”. Their role is essential for building a secure digital future and it is essential to equip them with the necessary skills and cultivate a robust cybersecurity culture.
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