The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to accelerate development opportunities for young Emiratis, aligning with the National Youth Agenda 2031.
The agreement was formalised at EGA’s Al Taweelah headquarters in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs. It was signed by Khaled Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority, and Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA.
The partnership aims to create a dynamic ecosystem that supports youth empowerment and skill development across the UAE. Both entities will collaborate on initiatives that equip young nationals with the tools needed to drive the nation’s future growth.
Al Nuaimi underscored the significance of the agreement, stating that empowering youth is central to the national vision.
“Through this partnership, we aim to build a generation that excels in creativity and innovation, and is ready to contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s progress,”
he said.
Bin Kalban echoed this sentiment, highlighting EGA’s longstanding commitment to nurturing talent.
“Our collaboration with the Federal Youth Authority is an extension of our efforts to support the next generation of leaders and innovators,”
he said.
EGA, which established its Youth Council in 2018, employs over 700 individuals under the age of 35 and runs outreach programmes that have engaged more than 35,000 students. These include STEM-focused initiatives such as ‘Engineer the Future’ and the EGA Ambassador Programme.
The agreement marks a significant step in uniting public and private sector efforts to empower young Emiratis and strengthen their role in shaping the nation’s development.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
