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SOURCE: GULF NEWS
Abu Dhabi: The Arab Youth Centre (AYC) has revealed its list of “Most Influential Young Arab Pioneers”, to celebrate the dynamism and innovation of young people in the Arab region.
The list comprises individuals below 35 years of age from all Arab countries who have provided meaningful solutions to the challenges faced by their communities and in the process, created a positive impact on society.
Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs of the UAE and AYC Chair, the Young Arab Pioneers initiative was launched at the World Government Summit 2018 and aims to create a society of exceptional Arab youth, whose positive energy could be harnessed as a vital resource to drive the evolution and development of their societies.
“Young people are an integral part of the sustainable development process, with their energy and enthusiasm capable of transforming opportunities into tangible solutions that contribute to building societies. Today, we announce the list of honourable young role models whose skills and abilities have served their communities and helped create a bright future for us all,” said Shamma Bint Suhail Bin Faris Al Mazroui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Vice Chair of AYC.
“The pioneers on the ‘Most Influential Young Arab Pioneers’ list embody the essence of Arab youth and highlight the positive impact they have made in driving progress in their communities. By honouring their contributions, we seek to encourage talented and creative young people to continue innovating and become the leaders of the future.”
Saeed Al Nazari, Chief Strategy Officer at AYC, said: “The selection of this group of young people followed an in-depth study that reviewed innovative projects from young people across the Arab world. The assessment criteria for inclusion on the list considered their contribution to addressing the challenges facing their societies and the positive impact of their projects in their respective communities.”
“By compiling this list, we aim to inspire all young people in the Arab world. We are committed to motivating them to unlock their creative and innovative potential, achieve their ambitions and contribute to the progress and development of their communities,” Al Nazari said.
The Young Arab Pioneers initiative targets youth in sectors that have strategic importance in the Arab world, including education, media, the economy, culture and arts, health care, sports, entrepreneurship, science and technology, the environment and social work.
Inaugurated at the World Government Summit 2018, the Arab Youth Pioneers initiative gathered 100 young men and women from different countries across the Arab world in a forum that hosted discussions on the various methods of enriching Arab societies. AYC works on solutions to serve communities and achieve progress in all areas to create a bright future for the Arab world and its forthcoming generations.