Engaged and Empowered Youth who Actively Shape Local and Global Agendas

Patriotic and Value-Driven Youth who Embody UAE Identity and Culture

Priority 1 – Patriotic and value-driven Youth who embody Emirati identity and spirit

Emiratis are proud and patriotic citizens with a strong sense of belonging to the UAE and an unwavering commitment to the values of their leadership. The top four values that UAE Youth identified as most important to them were (1) national pride and love and loyalty to the country, (2) ambition, (3) respect and tolerance, (4) and connection with Emirati culture, heritage, and tradition.

Priority 2 – Socially active and responsible Youth who are loyal citizens living for a purpose.

Volunteering amid even the most severe social problems can often be a long-lasting source of personal hope. The majority of Emirati Youth— around 57%—prefer to contribute to society by giving money to a charity or a good cause.

Productive and Entrepreneurial Youth who Realize their Full Potential

Priority 1 – Educated Youth in demanded specializations

The agenda focuses on the school-level education of Youth aged 15-18 emphasizing areas that will enable them to make a smooth transition into university, such as enrollment, STEM specializations, learning outcomes, and motivation.

Priority 2 – Employed Youth in both private and public sectors

Youth employment is a strategic priority for the UAE as the nation prepares for the post-oil economy. This priority will require strategic investment in skills development and capacity building to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

Priority 3 – Entrepreneurship Youth that are innovative and competitive

The UAE believes that fostering entrepreneurship will drive the creation of jobs and contribute to the development of an innovation driven economy especially as the nation diversifies into new sectors reliant on innovation and creativity.

Priority 4 – Creative Youth who are talented and expressive

The UAE realizes the importance of nurturing talented Youth and, moreover, not only selecting them but identifying and developing their talents from an early stage

Responsible and Stable Youth who Plan for their Future

Priority 1 – Visionary Youth who plan for their future

Planning ahead is a key skill for Youth to achieve their academic, professional and family goals. Providing Youth with the know-how and skill to develop plans will allow them to identify associated risks, become proactive rather than reactive to events, and improve performance.

Priority 2 – Family-supported and family-oriented Youth

Parents and families are the single most important influence in the lives of Youth. Good parenting is crucial to young people’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Those who grow up in a loving environment are more likely to develop into healthy and happy adults with high aspirations and a good chance of realizing their full potential

Priority 3 – Fiscally accountable Youth

Fiscal accountability has emerged as an increasingly important issue particularly in light of the global recession, in which managing debt emerged as a salient subject. Young Emiratis must learn how to avoid excessive debt and manage their finances.

Priority 4 – Supported and integrated Youth

The UAE is committed to building inclusion and integrating Yyouth with special needs into society and their wider economy.

Priority 5 – Environmentally responsible youth Youth who are advocates for sustainability

The UAE has embarked on a journey to achieve sustainable development and to increase their contributing share of clean energy towards total energy. The Yyouth have a major role to play in the following areas: Educating the UAE Yyouth and preparing them to lead the country’s sustainable future is a priority in the national environmental awareness strategy

Healthy and Safe Youth who are Protected from Harm

Priority 1 – Healthy Youth who lead active lifestyles

Maintaining health and regular

physically activity enables youth to Improveimprove strength and endurance, reduce anxiety and stress, iIncrease self-esteem, and decrease the prevalence of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in the UAE.

Priority 2 – Athletic Youth who excel in various sports

Enabling Youth to excel in sports and build their athletic abilities is a priority for the UAE. The sports sector is governed by several federations, associations, clubs, committees and councils that are all working to enable sports participation and empower Youth across the country.

Priority 3 - Safe Youth who are protected from harm

The safety of Emirati Youth is paramount. UAE Youth need to feel safe and protected at home, in school, in their communities and online. They should feel empowered to seek help and speak out when feeling unsafe or vulnerable.