Dubai Customs marks International Youth Day with session on sustainable development, youth investment

Dubai Customs marks International Youth Day with session on sustainable development, youth investment

DUBAI, 11th August, 2023 (WAM) -- 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 a 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 is among the world’s top countries.

This was the highlight of an event organised by the Dubai Customs Youth Council team on International Youth Day, commemorated every year on 12th August. “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 and many heads of departments and Customs centres, alongside more than 50 young staff.

Saeed Al Janahi, Chair of the Dubai Customs Youth Council, opened the event, emphasising 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,