Experts recommended that the UAE invest
further in its youth, as they are the cornerstone of the future and the
driving force for sustainable development towards the UAE
Centennial 2071 goals. Imparting the culture of innovation in younger
generations and equipping them with the skills and knowledge to
meet the needs and challenges of the future are key priorities to
ensure the UAE among the world’s top countries.
This was the highlight of an event organized by the Dubai Customs
Youth Council team on the occasion of International Youth Day,
which is commemorated every year on 12 August 12. ‘Green Skills
for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World’ is the United Nations’ slogan
for this year’s International Youth Day.
The celebration was attended by senior executives from Dubai
Customs as well as a host of heads of departments and Customs
centers, alongside more than 50 young staff.
Saeed Al Janahi, Chair of the Dubai Customs Youth Council, opened
the event, emphasizing the UAE’s significant strides and initiatives
towards empowering Emirati youth and building their capabilities to
support the country's development journey over the next fifty years.
“Relying on the capabilities of its skilled nationals, the UAE has come
a long way to meet the challenges related to energy, climate change
and environmental sustainability. The UAE's imminent hosting of the
28th UN Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on
Climate Change ‘COP 28’ later this year is testament to international
confidence in the UAE’s ability to lead the way on climate change
action,” he said.
Al Janahi added “Dubai Customs attaches great importance to
optimal investment in youth skills, empowering them for the future with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the helm of sustainable development. Dubai Customs recently approved the
formation of the Dubai Customs Youth Council with a view to making
young national workforce at the center Customs work development
geared to the future. The team is entrusted with the implementation of
the national youth agenda with focus on cooperation and partnership
with various agencies to promote youth initiatives and propose plans
to better leverage young staff’s skills and capabilities for the
organization’s continuing success.”
The event featured a panel session on ‘Sustainable Development
Solutions to Meet the Challenges of Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs)’. The session discussed the role of Dubai Customs in
supporting economic development and sustainability, and the
initiatives it has taken to promote young Emirati projects, specially
SMEs. Dubai Customs help these private businesses grow and thrive
by providing advice on how to invest in technology and innovation
and reduce operational costs to meet constant success.
Speakers in the panel session touched on the importance of
sustainably leveraging intellectual knowledge, skills and innovation
and conducting proper market needs analysis to ensure success in
youth business investments.
At the end of the event, the participants in the panel session were
appreciated and recognized.
