Emirati youth hope upon which aspirations are built: RAK CP

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, the Federal Youth Authority, in collaboration with the National Service & Reserve Authority, has organised the second edition of the Fakhr Forum.

The Forum aims to celebrate Emirati youth who are enrolled in or have graduated from the National Service Programme, to uphold quintessential Emirati values, instil a spirit of pride, sacrifice, and generosity in their hearts, and establish these principles as a steadfast identity that strengthens their loyalty and sense of belonging. It also highlights the exemplary experiences of young people and their honourable role in serving the nation.

The forum was attended by a large number of Sheikhs, ministers and dignitaries.

Delivering the Forum's keynote speech, the Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah said: "The UAE wise leadership has always believed that building the future begins with preparing a generation of aware youth who believe in their role and are conscious of their responsibilities. They are the hope upon which our aspirations are built and the strength that drives change.”

Dignitaries at the event.

He added that Fakhr Forum reflects the greatness of the achievements accomplished by the United Arab Emirates over 53 years of construction, development, sacrifice, giving, and relentless ambition.

It is worth noting that the first edition of the Fakhr Forum was organised in 2019 as part of state level efforts to raise awareness about the importance of national responsibility, reaffirm the UAE leadership’s commitment to supporting the nation's heroes who contribute to maintaining its security and stability, and embody the UAE's vision of building aware, capable generations who understand their pivotal role in shaping the nation's future.

According to a WAM report, in 2019 the Federal Youth Authority Monday organised Fakhr ( Arabic for Pride) Forum under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

In the presence of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the first-ever Fakhr forum saw Emirati war heroes narrate tales of valour, challenges, and sacrifices on battlefronts in Yemen.

Commenting on the forum, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed said the UAE national service recruits set a role model for giving and sacrifice for their homeland and for sparing no efforts to preserve and protect the country's national gains.

The Forum started with an introductory note by Shamma Bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, where she spoke high of the support provided by the UAE leadership for preparing national cadres capable of achieving the nation's ambitions.

"We are proud of partnering with a leader who believes in the potential of youth and is working every day for preparing national generations loving and sacrificing for their homeland," she added.

Fakhr Forum is one of the initiatives by the Emirates Youth Council that promotes pride for sacrificing for the country.

Attending the forum were H.H. Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Transport; Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance; Pilot Staff-Brigadier Sheikh Ahmed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Chairman of the UAE National Service and Reserve Authority; Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the RAK Petroleum Authority, and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.

Attending the meeting as well were Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Minister of the Federal Supreme Council at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs; Dr. Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Suhail Bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry; Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State; Shamma Bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; and Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State.