Dubai will host the first edition of the Young Arab Leaders Forum on Monday, 10 February, as part of the pre-event activities for the World Governments Summit 2025.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the forum will bring together over 200 emerging leaders from across the Arab world.
Launched nearly 20 years ago by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative aims to empower youth with the skills and networks to drive progress in various sectors. The forum will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions focusing on youth empowerment, leadership development, and regional transformations.
Keynote sessions will include His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Chairman of the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, and His Excellency Marzouq Al-Ghanim, Former Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly. Other notable speakers include His Excellency Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance, and Her Excellency Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning.
A dedicated session on entrepreneurship will feature business leaders such as Mohamad Ballout, CEO of Kitopi, and Mona Ataya, Founder of Mumzworld. Additional sessions will explore the role of youth in diplomacy, sports, arts, and culture, with speakers like UAE Ambassador Omar Ghobash, football stars Sami Al-Jaber and Ismail Matar, and artist El Sayed.
The forum is set to play a key role in empowering Arab youth, with a vision to expand its network to 50,000 participants in the coming years. Through mentorship and networking, it aims to position Arab youth as catalysts for innovation and economic growth.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
