About
The UAE Government believes in the importance of investing in its youth and providing them with support and adequate opportunities for them to fully realize their potential. As statistics discussed in the agenda will demonstrate, young Emiratis are eager to serve as productive members of society, lead growth of the nation, preserve its identity and conduct meaningful lives as proud and responsible citizens.
Agenda Development

Analysis
The development of the National Youth Agenda began with an extensive baseline effort, which gathered information from multiple sources. These included youth statistics, leadership meetings, youth feedback from Local Youth Councils, Youth Circles, the Youth Survey, and social media feeds; and related national strategies

National Youth Agenda

Vision
Productive youth with an entrepreneurial spirit who realize their full potential and embody Emirati values.
Objectives
The UAE National Youth Agenda outlines five key objectives to achieve
its vision within the next five years:

National Youth Retreat
The Youth Retreat gathered more than one hundred Emirati Youth, who brainstormed the most critical issues relevant to the UAE’s future, generated creative and sustainable ideas and proposed strategies for successful growth and development. Several Ministers attended the Youth Retreat to engage with Youth on the policymaking process.
National Youth Dialogue
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, led a national social media online campaign for youth to express their dreams, aspiration