Blitz Bureau
SULTAN bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, has called for connecting with students studying overseas and introducing initiatives to boost their skills to establish a model educational environment that nurtures youth’s capabilities and encourages knowledge exchange through collaboration.
His remarks came during a session entitled “Emirati Students in Australia”, organised by the Federal Youth Authority in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Sydney, Australia, according to WAM.
The session was attended by Al Neyadi and Fahad Al Taffaq, UAE Ambassador to Australia. More than 120 participants, including scholarship students, participated in the session. The session discussed developing training programmes to help Emirati students adapt to cultural and social life abroad. The event also organised sports and science competitions along with discussions about innovation and debates to enhance the competitive spirit and develop skills.
An interactive electronic platform was introduced to help graduate students guide new students and enable them to integrate into society. Dr. Al Neyadi remarked, “The directives of our wise leadership underscore the significance of listening to youth’s voices and providing them with opportunities to share their ideas.
Empowering the youth to engage in decision-making processes is crucial for sustainable development. By investing in human capabilities, we are equipping our national workforce with vital skills in key sectors that enhance our future ambitions and drive the success of our nation.”
He added, “This youth session offered the students an interactive platform to present their suggestions and discuss their future ambitions, acting as a catalyst in fostering communication and sharing of ideas. It underscored our dedication to providing comprehensive support to our overseas students and ensuring an outstanding educational journey for them.”
Al Taffaq said, “The forum was a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges facing students on scholarships abroad. It also offered a platform to bring together the youth of the UAE living abroad for study or work.”
