Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, confirmed that Emirati youth sent to study abroad represent a national wealth that contributes to enhancing the process of development and progress, and described them as the real investment that gives our national aspirations new horizons to achieve pioneering achievements in various vital fields within the framework of building a bright future. And sustainable.
This came during his participation the day before yesterday, in the “First Student Forum in France” under the title “Building Bridges between the Emirates and France,” which was organized by the International Council of Emirates Youth in France, in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Paris, in the presence of the UAE Ambassador to the French Republic, Hind. Mana Al Otaiba, with the aim of reviewing the Council’s work plan for the year 2024, motivating Emirati scholarship students, enhancing communication and cooperation among them, exchanging expertise and inspiring experiences, developing ways of cooperation with academic and international institutions, and strengthening national belonging among Emirati youth by representing the nation in international scientific forums, as well as Honoring graduating students and displaying their distinguished scientific achievements.
Al Neyadi said: “The UAE attaches utmost importance to investing in its youth from a scientific standpoint, and this step is an essential part of the wise leadership’s vision to build a prosperous and sustainable future, which helps young people acquire global knowledge and experiences, which enables them to return home with the latest sciences and technologies to contribute effectively.” “In advancing the wheel of development and innovation, within the framework of the state’s approach based on preparing a generation of leaders, thinkers and creators who possess the necessary competencies and skills to keep pace with global challenges and achieve progress and prosperity for the nation.”
He added: “The Student Forum is one of the vital events that highlights the importance of communication and cooperation between students and the academic and diplomatic community. It constitutes an interactive platform that gives them the opportunity to develop their academic and personal skills through workshops and dialogue sessions to discuss their experiences and face academic and life challenges effectively and efficiently. We are proud of the students. Those who continue their educational attainment with distinction and creativity. Their participation in international scientific forums is not just an academic achievement, but rather a bridge to strengthen relations between our nation and global knowledge, and a way to transfer best practices to and from the country, as well as introducing the pioneering civilizational achievements that the UAE has achieved in various fields.”
For her part, Hind Manea Al Otaiba said: “The UAE has come a long way in the field of supporting and empowering young people, thanks to the ambitious visions and strategies established by the wise leadership, and has given us new horizons that allow us to contribute to supporting the development process and participate in building a national and civilized renaissance with which to compete with the world.” .
She added that the “Student Forum” is an important opportunity to open effective channels of communication with Emirati students on scholarship with the aim of informing them of the latest developments and the most important challenges and opportunities available to them to achieve their goals, and a platform that provides students with a space to exchange experiences and ideas, and showcase the distinguished achievements of the people of the Emirates to motivate new ones, adhere to their ambitions, and persevere in achieving excellence. Their scientific fields, as well as promoting national values among young people to represent the nation in international forums.
The forum included dialogue sessions and workshops that addressed various topics such as time management, adapting to cultural and social life in France, and how to benefit from international experiences in developing various fields of work after returning home.
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