Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations to unveil results of one-of-its-kind research on the hopes and aspirations of Emirati youth

  • Date: 09-Mar-2021
  • Source: Gulf Daily Mail
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:UAE
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Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations to unveil results of one-of-its-kind research on the hopes and aspirations of Emirati youth

Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 09, 2021 – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations (MBZMFG) today announced that it will unveil the findings of a first-of-its-kind study that documents the vision of young Emiratis for the next 50 years within its upcoming online Forum that commences on March 14, 2021.

Reflecting the theme of the third edition, ‘Thriving in The Next Normal', the white paper is one of the first authoritative and evidence-based reports that explores the views of Emirati youth on the nation's future. Titled ‘Looking to the Future,' it outlines the findings of a detailed survey, conducted in two phases.

The first phase was an online quantitative survey, completed between October 25 and November 9, 2020, covering around 3,000 young Emirati students. The second phase included four qualitative focus groups conducted with Emirati university students, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and members of the Emirates Youth Council.

The white paper provides authentic insights into the views of youth on areas such as their confidence in higher education to address the challenges to the economy and society following the COVID-19