International Youth Day is celebrated all over the world on August 12 every year.

Reiterating their strong commitment to uplifting youth, UAE Rulers have shared inspiring messages on the occasion.

"On International Youth Day, we celebrate the ambition and achievements of youth in fostering a better future for all," UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a post on X on Tuesday. He emphasised that the nation recognises the youth's "important role" in the nation's advancement.

"The UAE remains committed to empowering youth to serve as leaders in their communities and contribute to our collective progress," he concluded.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai also took to X to share his message. In his post, he called the nation of UAE itself a young one, and wrote a powerful call to action to the "sons and daughters" of the Emirates.

"On International Youth Day, we celebrate our young nation, we honor our dedicated youth in all fields, and we celebrate the youthful spirit that drives our vision and ambitions toward global excellence," he said. "To all our youth, the sons and daughters of the homeland, we say: You are the fuel, the spirit, and the driving force of our progress. With you, alongside you, and for you, we build the best environment for youth life around the world."

International Youth Day marks the anniversary of the first International Youth Year, which started on August 12, 2010. Since then, every year the world celebrates its youth as beacons of light for the future.

This year, the UN has declared the theme as 'Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond', highlighting the important role of the youth in translating a nation's ambitions and goals into reality.

In the past, this day in the UAE has been marked by government initiatives such as the establishment of the Youth Council for Government Talents in the Federal Government, which was announced last year.

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