In Abu Dhabi, at the Authorities Building in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, the two-day “Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit” began (ADGM). The conference presents
H.E. In his introductory remarks, Hussain Bin Ibrahim Al-Hammadi stated that the event had greater importance because it was fundamentally related to youth, development plans, the knowledge economy, and the readiness of future generations.
H.E. pointed out that the “Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit” was held in conjunction with the “Projects of the 50,” which emphasized that education, specialized training, and the development of young people’s skills are national priorities for supplying the labor market with competencies, with the assistance of the private sector as a significant national partner in development.
In pursuit of global competitiveness centered on youth empowerment and private sector leadership, he continued, the country’s wise leadership had directed the establishment of a sound development plan, based on human resources and the consolidation of the private sector’s role as an incubator for youth. He emphasized that this national approach encapsulated the summit’s objectives and aspirations and amply demonstrated the value of coordinating efforts across the nation’s institutions, both public and private. In order to prepare inventive, creative generations that will ease the transition to a sustainable, knowledge-based economy, the Ministry of Education has outlined its educational vision, according to the official.
The Purpose
In order to discuss Abu Dhabi’s long-term strategy to transform the emirate’s economy through knowledge-based industries that produce a highly skilled and productive workforce and enhance labor market efficiency, the Summit will bring together more than 200 visionary leaders, policymakers, and senior industry professionals from government, semi-government, public, and private sectors.
The Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit aiming to half carbon/waste by 2025,
With actions like reducing waste from single-use plastics and printed materials, offsetting our carbon emissions through the use of renewable energies, and empowering the communities we serve through educational events and purpose-driven partnerships, we are working to minimize the effects our operations have on the environment and the communities we serve.
Words in the end
The Youth Readiness and Knowledge Economy Summit, supported by the ADGM Academy, is an exclusive business networking forum that will bring together experts and decision makers from government, semi-government, cross-industry organizations and universities to facilitate discussion and strategic collaboration to accelerate the career readiness of UAE youth.
The ABU Dhabi Government’s long-term plan to transform the UAE economy includes a greater focus on knowledge-based industries, the development of a highly skilled and productive workforce, and driving significant improvements in labor market efficiency. This is in line with the UAE’s vision of empowering youth and strengthening their role in various sectors. The Youth Readiness and Knowledge Economy Summit aims to support and empower youth to harness their talents and help the UAE transition to a knowledge economy by promoting innovation.
