UAE Participates In Council Of Arab Ministers Of Youth And Sports Meetings In Baghdad

The UAE took part in the 48th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports, as well as the 71st session of the Executive Office of the Council, held in Baghdad. Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports, represented the UAE. The meetings included ministers and officials from various Arab countries and representatives from the Arab League.

Several projects aimed at empowering Arab youth were discussed during these meetings. Key initiatives included the Arab Strategy for Youth, Peace, and Security, set to launch in 2025 and feature in the upcoming Arab Summit agenda. Discussions also covered establishing the Arab Youth Union and the Arab Forum for Young Inventors.

Programmes designed to empower youth and enhance their roles in community development were highlighted. The meetings explored ways to improve sports infrastructure across Arab nations, support community sports, and foster collaboration between clubs and sports institutions. These efforts aim to elevate youth involvement in societal advancement.

Al-Hajri stressed the UAE's commitment to supporting joint Arab efforts in sports development and youth empowerment. He highlighted that this aligns with the leadership's vision to promote integration and cooperation. The goal is to develop effective initiatives that enhance the Arab sports sector's role as a key pillar of sustainable development.

The discussions also addressed several proposals related to youth and sports issues. One significant proposal was creating a fund to rebuild sports facilities damaged in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Other topics included the Arab Forum for Camping and Scouting and an Excellence and Creativity Award for talented youth.

The meetings concluded with several important recommendations. Notably, Amman was announced as the Arab Youth Capital for 2025. Additionally, Jordan will host the launch of the implementation plan for the Arab Strategy for Youth, Peace, and Security for 2023-2028.

These discussions underscore a collective effort to advance youth empowerment across Arab countries. By focusing on infrastructure development, community engagement, and strategic initiatives, these efforts aim to open new opportunities for young people to contribute significantly to their communities' growth.

With inputs from WAM