Sultan Al Neyadi Appointed As New Vice President Of Arab Youth Centre

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre (AYC), has approved Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi as Vice President of the AYC. Dr. Al Neyadi succeeds Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Development.

The Centre's five-year strategy aims to inspire young people by celebrating creativity in the Arab world. It supports youth research and implements various programmes focused on skill development. These initiatives include intensive training activities and specialised forums to enhance personal and professional growth.

Sheikh Theyab praised Shamma Al Mazrouei for her dedication over the past five years. She led the centre's team, developed regional programmes, and strengthened partnerships with various institutions. Her efforts have positioned the AYC as a leading youth work institution in the Arab world.

Dr. Al Neyadi is expected to build on these achievements, leveraging his experience as a role model for Emirati and Arab youth. His role will involve working towards the UAE leadership's vision of human development and transferring best practices to empower Arab youth globally.

The Centre also aims to increase youth awareness of their responsibilities towards their countries. By using data and specialised studies, it links young people to opportunities and engages them in providing innovative solutions.

Strategic Vision

The ambitious vision includes reviving hope among young people by celebrating creative individuals in the Arab world. The Centre supports personal and professional development through an array of training activities and forums.

"The sincere efforts made by Shamma Al Mazrouei over the past five years have been instrumental in leading and building the centre's team," said Sheikh Theyab. He highlighted her role in overseeing programme development at a regional level and enhancing international partnerships.

Dr. Al Neyadi's appointment is seen as a step towards continuing this legacy, focusing on capacity building, skills acquisition, and strengthening connections with Arabic identity and positive citizenship values.

The Centre's initiatives aim to support youth research movements and implement numerous programmes focused on skill enhancement. These efforts are designed to support both personal and professional development paths through a series of intensive training activities and specialised forums.

The AYC's strategy also involves increasing youth awareness about their roles in serving their homelands. By linking them to opportunities through data-driven approaches, it aims to engage them in innovative problem-solving.

The new leadership under Dr. Al Neyadi is expected to further these goals, ensuring that Arab youth continue to contribute significantly across various developmental and humanitarian fields.

With inputs from WAM