'Fuel of our progress', UAE leaders praise young generation on International Youth Day
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UAE leaders celebrate International Youth Day on August 12 with messages stressing the role of young people in shaping the nation’s future.
"On International Youth Day, we celebrate the ambition and achievements of youth in fostering a better future for all," UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a post on X on Tuesday.
He stressed that the nation recognises the youth’s "important role" in national progress.
"The UAE remains committed to empowering youth to serve as leaders in their communities and contribute to our collective progress," he added.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also posted his message on X, describing the UAE as a young nation with a strong, dynamic spirit.
"On International Youth Day, we celebrate our young nation, we honor our dedicated youth in all fields, and we celebrate the youthful spirit that drives our vision and ambitions toward global excellence," he wrote.
"To all our youth, the sons and daughters of the homeland, we say: You are the fuel, the spirit, and the driving force of our progress. With you, alongside you, and for you, we build the best environment for youth life around the world."