Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
The World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre, is organizing the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders. The meeting aims to enhance youth participation in the sustainable development process. 15 Arab Youth Ministers, more than 20 decision-makers, heads of youth institutions, and more than 100 young leaders in the field of community development work will participate in the meeting.
The meeting reviews youth initiatives and experiences in the Arab world that enhance youth empowerment, build their capabilities, and enhance their participation in sustainable development. The meeting also addresses the role of values in strengthening national identity among young people. The meeting focuses on the values of community cohesion as a basis for building strong and sustainable communities, and highlights the commonalities of identity, language and cultural heritage. The meeting includes discussion sessions and presentations by Arab institutions specialized in youth work, reviews successful experiences of inspiring youth, and presents cultural and artistic performances related to identity and the Arabic language. The meeting also aims to enhance communication between young people and consolidate community cohesion through the use of modern technology and social media. The meeting allows participants to attend the activities of the World Government Summit and participate in dialogues and meetings with heads of states and governments and international and regional organizations.
The Arab Young Leaders Meeting shares, in a professional and Arab manner, the attendees and the media with the results of high-quality studies related to the reality, aspirations and future of young people. The Arab Center for Youth provides the results of specialized research and opinion polls, in addition to information on youth work in the Arab world, its centers and initiatives.
the Arab Youth Centre
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre, the activities of the third edition of the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders were launched, which is organized by the Center as part of the activities of the World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai. The meeting witnessed the presence of Arab youth ministers, directors of youth empowerment institutions, and an elite group of young Arab leaders in the fields of development.
The meeting discussed discussions that present Arab models of the role of youth in promoting identity, language, and human values. Sessions, workshops and presentations were organized that focused on empowering Arab youth, investing in their abilities and developing their abilities, and shed light on the role of youth in promoting societal cohesion, enhancing its competitiveness and presenting a positive image of the Arab person to the world. The meeting hosted a ministerial seminar to collect proposals and recommendations from decision-makers and youth, based on the success of previous meetings and the adoption of specialized programs and initiatives to discover talents, absorb the energies of youth, and support their ambitions in accordance with a common Arab vision of investing in youth as a force for development.
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His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appreciated the support of the youth and Arab ministers who participated in the meeting, and praised the success achieved by the meeting as a direct meeting point with young people. His Highness stressed the continuation of efforts, initiatives and work with all concerned parties to empower youth in the Arab world. He praised the role of the World Government Summit in strengthening the UAE.
The current edition presents a group of the most prominent youth initiatives, experiences and studies in the Arab world, which are concerned with empowering young people, developing their capabilities and improving their skills, with the aim of enhancing their participation in the process of sustainable development at the level of the Arab world. The meeting also addresses the role of values in strengthening the elements of national identity among young people.
The third edition of the meeting
The third edition of the meeting highlights the values of community cohesion, which is an essential foundation for building strong and sustainable communities by engaging young people in efforts to enhance commonalities among community members, which are linked to identity, language and cultural heritage.
“The Arab meeting has become an annual meeting point and an opportunity to exchange experiences and expertise that young people aspire to, to strengthen their connection to the Arabic language, identity and the values of good citizenship, as they are considered a vital and creative resource capable of driving the process of development and progress. In addition, the meeting gives young people and decision makers an opportunity to anticipate the future of work.”
Government through the discussions of the World Government Summit, which witnesses the active participation of Arab youth ministers and an elite group of young leaders from all over the Arab world.
Arab youth
The meeting aims to exchange experiences and knowledge among Arab youth and enhance their role in building a better future for the region. The meeting focuses on exchanging experiences and knowledge among young people and enhancing their capabilities and skills. It also focuses on the values of community cohesion and enhancing commonalities among members of Arab society.
Young Arab leaders, ministers, decision makers and speakers in various fields will participate in the meeting. During the meeting, exemplary youth initiatives and experiences in the Arab region will be reviewed, and the meeting will address the role of youth in promoting national identity and positive values in Arab societies.
The general goal of the conference
The general goal of the conference is to enhance the role of Arab youth in developing societies and achieving sustainable development in the Arab region. This is achieved by enhancing the capabilities of young people, empowering them and encouraging them to participate effectively in community and development work. The meeting is also an opportunity for young people to exchange experiences and knowledge and build strong social and professional networks.
Emphasis is also placed on strengthening the Arabic language and cultural identity among Arab youth, and enhancing the national spirit and belonging to Arab communities. The meeting reflects the challenges and opportunities facing Arab youth, and works to provide a supportive environment to develop their capabilities and help them achieve their ambitions.
In general, the Arab Youth Meeting is an important opportunity to enhance the role of youth in development and achieve positive social change in the Arab region.
In short, the UAE’s hosting of the World Government Summit strengthens its position as a leading global platform. The summit aims to anticipate the future of government work and exchange knowledge and inspiring experiences between governments
The world, with the aim of finding innovative solutions to global challenges and designing new trends to shape a better future for future generations.
The World Government Summit embodies the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” which aims to develop a global platform for creating the future and providing support for future models of government work based on innovation, understanding reality, and meeting… its requirements, taking into account the welfare of the people.
In its 11th session, the World Government Summit witnesses anticipating the future and developing scientific and practical solutions in all development fields. This summit reflects the extent of the influence it has achieved at the regional and global levels, especially with the organization this year of 15 global forums that discuss major global future trends and transformations in more than 110 main interactive dialogue sessions, in which 200 international figures, including presidents, ministers, experts, thinkers and future makers, participate.
In addition
The World Government Summit hosts more than 23 ministerial meetings and executive sessions in the presence of more than 300 ministers, with the participation of heads of states and governments and more than 80 international and regional organizations, in addition to 120 government delegations and an elite group of global thought leaders and experts, with more than 4,000 participating. participant.
The previous sessions of the summit witnessed the signing of many cooperation agreements between participating governments, institutions and private entities from various parts of the world. The summit also launched several reports detailing the World Government Summit in Dubai in 2024.
It could be diverse and comprehensive, and these are some of the points that may be part of the summit:
- Summit theme: A specific theme is determined for each session of the World Government Summit. In 2024, the topic may focus on digital transformation and innovation in governments, on sustainability and achieving sustainable development goals, or on any other important government issue.
- Key sessions: The summit includes a series of key sessions in which global leaders, thinkers and experts speak about the challenges and opportunities facing governments now and in the future. Issues such as innovation in government, digital transformation, sustainable development, international cooperation, public policy development, and others are discussed.
- Global Forums: Parallel global forums are organized that explore specific issues of global importance. It involves experts, practitioners and representatives of international organizations, governmental and private institutions, and aims to develop and exchange knowledge and ideas and enhance cooperation at the global level.
- Ministerial meetings and executive sessions: The Summit also holds several ministerial meetings and executive sessions, where ministers and government leaders meet to discuss specific issues and take decisions and executive actions.
- Exhibitions and innovative platforms: Space is allocated for exhibitions and innovative platforms that showcase the latest technologies, solutions and products that support government transformation and sustainable development.
- Partnerships and agreements: The summit witnesses the signing of many partnerships and agreements between governments, institutions and companies, with the aim of enhancing cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and promoting development.
- Awards and Recognition: Outstanding achievements in government and innovation are honored through awards and recognition
World Government Summit: A journey through time towards a better future
Notable developments in the process of the World Government Summit:
Annual guest of honor: showcases his or her rich experiences, enriching summit conversations and providing a global perspective.
The Best Minister in the World Award: honors the achievements of distinguished ministers in their government projects.
Dialogue on the resumption of civilization: It constitutes a new starting point for the summit, and focuses on the advancement of Arab civilization.
Global Happiness Dialogue: Discusses ways to achieve happiness for societies and shares the best international experiences.
Mars 2117 Project: Announces the UAE’s future ambitions in space exploration. Focus on Next Generation Government: Focuses on leveraging innovation and technology to find effective solutions to global challenges.
Hosting three countries as guests of honor: allows for a broader exchange of expertise and experiences from different parts of the world.
Focusing on 7 pivotal future trends: including technology, health, environment, trade, education, media, and the future of individuals and societies. Issuing more than 20 reports: contributing to establishing the summit as a global reference for future affairs.
In conjunction with “Expo 2020 Dubai”: it represents an opportunity to exchange ideas about overcoming the effects of the “Covid-19” pandemic.
Focus on designing a better future for humanity: covering policy, healthcare, sustainability, economics, technology, cities, education, jobs and social resilience.
Organizing 15 global forums: in partnership with international organizations, technology institutions, leading companies and community institutions.
Global Metaverse Forum: Focuses on the new generation of the Internet and the most important milestones of the metaverse during the next decade.
The broad participation in the ninth session: confirms the status of the summit as a global platform for exchanging experiences, knowledge and ideas.
The World Government Summit: a continuing success story that seeks to build a better future for all.
World Government Summit: A continuing journey towards a better future
Ninth session: Qualitative additions and steps towards a more sustainable future
The ninth session of the World Government Summit witnessed qualitative additions that reflect the continuous development of the summit since its inception. The summit focused on keeping pace with the most important global challenges, and enhancing its role as a platform for anticipating the future of governments and designing mechanisms to confront the challenges.
Tenth session: A new decade of achievements
The tenth session, held in 2023, marked a new decade in the process of the World Summit of Governments. This course was marked by a range of achievements, including:
Six main themes: focused on the future of societies, health care, and governance
For economic resilience, connectivity, education and jobs as government priorities, accelerating development and governance, exploring new frontiers and designing and sustaining global cities.
Broad participation: The summit included more than 150 countries, heads of state and government, ministers, officials, heads of international organizations, heads of global companies, prominent businessmen, and global experts.
20 heads of state and heads of government: participated in the summit platform, in addition to more than 250 ministers, 10,000 businessmen and government officials, thought leaders, and global experts.
80 global and regional organizations: It turned the summit into the most prominent global gathering and the most important event for global organizations.
More than 220 sessions: 300 international figures, including presidents, ministers, experts, thinkers and future makers, spoke.
Global discussions and dialogues
The World Government Summit hosts global discussions and dialogues aimed at anticipating the formation of future governments. These dialogues include:
Roundtable: Bringing together country leaders, global government officials, international organizations, thought leaders and the private sector.
High-level ministerial meetings: discussing topics such as sustainable development, the next generation of governments, and the future of hydrogen energy.
More than 80 international and regional organizations, and 27 heads of organizations, are participating in the summit this year. The summit will discuss 6 main topics:
Promoting the pace of growth and change for effective governments.
Artificial intelligence and new future prospects.
The new vision for development and future economies.
The future of education and the aspirations of tomorrow’s societies.
Sustainability, new global transformations and urbanization.
Global health priorities.
This year the Summit launches the Global Survey of Ministers
The Summit invites world ministers to contribute their ideas on critical global issues and participate in promoting cooperative solutions.
The UAE’s commitment to developing cooperation between world governments
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, affirmed that the UAE continues to make its efforts to develop cooperation between the governments of the world. His Highness said: “The World Government Summit represents a responsible invitation from the UAE to the entire world for dialogue, exchange of experiences, and optimal investment in new ideas and creative energies capable of formulating innovative solutions to development challenges and meeting people’s aspirations for a decent life and a better future.”
Sustainable purchasing policy
The World Government Summit developed a sustainable procurement policy that is being implemented in Dubai and Egypt. This policy aims to reduce waste and create a sustainable office environment.
Summary
The World Government Summit is a leading global platform that hosts meaningful discussions and dialogue to build a better future for all.