The UAE’s Ministry of Sports launched on Tuesday the Youth Council, a platform designed to increase the involvement of young talent in driving progress within the national sports sector.
The announcement of the council’s formation coincides with International Youth Day, affirming the ministry’s commitment to empowering Emirati youth and supporting them to become future leaders in various fields.
“The announcement of the council coincides with the celebration of International Youth Day. Its formation reflects our commitment to investing in the energy and creativity of young Emirati men and women and to providing 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,” said Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sports.
Supporting initiatives that drive progress
The formation of the Youth Council underscores the UAE Ministry of Sport’s strong belief in the crucial role of youth participation in designing sports policies and developmental programs.
It also reflects the ministry’s commitment to investing in human capital, in alignment with the goals of ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision to build a brighter future for the country’s sports sector. In addition, the council supports the ministry’s mission to achieve institutional excellence in line with the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program (SKGEP), promoting collaboration across government entities to advance national objectives. This initiative is part of the broader Youth Councils program managed by the Federal Youth Authority.
The 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 vision.
The 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 dialogue.
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Leading the future of the UAE’s sports sector
The council includes a select group of distinguished young professionals from the Ministry, chaired by Hamad Hassan Rashid Al Jarwan, with Dr. Mansoor Darwish Ahmad Al Shezawi serving as the Vice Chair.
Its members include Abdulrahman Ahmed Abdulla Al Mansoori, Hamad Mohammed Hussein Al Jasmi, Fatima Majid Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Mohammed Khalifa Ali Mohamed Al Qamzi, and Duaij Khalifa Saeed Al Dhanhani.
“The formation of the Youth Council is a strategic move toward empowering young talent and ensuring that their voices are heard by decision-makers at the Ministry of Sports. It demonstrates the Ministry’s strong commitment to a participatory approach and to engaging directly with youth, who are central to shaping the future of sports in the UAE,” said Chairman of the Youth Council, Hamad Al Jarwan.
The establishment of the Youth Council is part of the UAE Ministry of Sports’ strategic vision to involve young people in the decision-making process, recognising this as a long-term investment in national talent. By creating institutional platforms that reflect the ambitions of youth, the Ministry aims to build a generation of skilled national professionals who are capable of leading the future of the sports sector and can contribute meaningfully to its development across all levels.
