ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has groomed a well-educated and knowledgeable generation that can confront present and future challenges, stated Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. ‘‘Since it was founded, the UAE has been heavily investing in the capacities of youth so they can gain modern time skills and empower and rehabilitate themselves to ...

NEW YORK / WAM The world’s young people need safe spaces — both physical and digital — where they can “freely express their views” and “pursue their dreams” was the core message of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mark this year’s International Youth Day. “The hopes of the world rest on young people,” said the UN chief of the ...

DUBAI / WAM A high-profile UAE delegation, led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, will visit Australia and New Zealand from August 12 to 17, to explore new areas of collaboration and learn about best practices in agriculture, livestock breeding, water resources utilisation and climate change mitigation and adaptation. In addition to Dr Thani ...