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The Al Ain Youth Council is set to launch the second edition of Al Ain Youth Week 2026, which will be held from 15 to 21 July 2026. The event coincides with World Youth Skills Day and will be organised under the theme "Al Ain Youth… Energy Shaping Tomorrow."
The week-long initiative will bring together government, private sector, and academic organisations to deliver a wide range of youth-focused programmes and activities. The event aims to celebrate young people, strengthen their contribution to sustainable development, and provide opportunities for them to present their ideas, achievements, and community initiatives.
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Three Key Pillars to Guide the Programme
The second edition of Al Ain Youth Week will focus on three main pillars designed to support youth development:
- Family and Emirati Values
- Future Skills and Artificial Intelligence
- Leadership in Tourism and the Economy
These themes have been selected to support the goals of the National Youth Agenda 2031 and help prepare a generation capable of leading innovation while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Focus on Skills, Identity and Innovation
The initiative aims to strengthen national identity and promote Emirati values among young people. It also seeks to enhance youth capabilities in future-focused fields, encourage entrepreneurship and the creative economy, and expand cooperation between government, private, and academic institutions.
In addition, the programme will highlight inspiring youth achievements while measuring the social impact created through youth-led initiatives across the community.
Youth and Organisations Encouraged to Participate
Al Ain Youth Week is designed for young people aged 15 to 35, along with government entities, private companies, and academic institutions.
Participating organisations are invited to develop and organise activities that align with the event's three thematic pillars. The initiative aims to encourage broad participation and showcase the diversity of ideas, innovation, and youth-led projects from across the Al Ain Region.
Federal Youth Authority Initiatives to Be Included
The event will also give participating organisations the opportunity to host several initiatives led by the Federal Youth Authority. These include:
- Youth Hubs
- Youth Circles
- Youth Councils Launches
- Youth Debates
These activities are intended to strengthen collaboration between national youth programmes and participating organisations while enhancing the overall experience for attendees.
Building an Annual Platform for Youth
Through the second edition of Al Ain Youth Week, the Al Ain Youth Council aims to establish the Al Ain Region as an annual destination where government, private, and academic stakeholders come together to celebrate young people, showcase their talents, and support their role in building a more prosperous future.
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