## Meeting on Empowering Youth in the UAE
**President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan** today reviewed the latest initiatives and flagship programmes of the **Federal Youth Authority**. The focus was on empowering young people, supporting their aspirations, and enhancing their role in national development. This meeting took place at **Qasr Al Bahr** in Abu Dhabi and included **members of local youth councils** and the **Emirates Youth Council**.
His Highness affirmed that empowering young people and boosting their participation in all areas of national development is a **key priority for the UAE**. He emphasized that youth are at the core of the UAE’s vision for the future, playing a crucial role in realizing development goals, driving progress, and safeguarding national achievements.
### Attendees
The meeting was attended by notable figures including:
– H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
– H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region
– H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
– H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior
– H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
– H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination
– H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs
– Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence
– Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President
Additionally, a number of sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, and guests were present, highlighting the significance of the meeting.
