For the role of youngsters Minister, competitive Emirati youngsters have submitted 4,700 applications to the UAE Cabinet Secretariat.
UAE’s Search for Youth Minister: His Majesty Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued the plea on the X platform (formerly Twitter), calling young people to stand up and represent their generation.
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“Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the respected leader, aims to involve an outstanding young person, regardless of gender, to echo the ideas of the youth and address important issues that resonate with them as part of his commitment to infuse youthful vitality into the nation’s cabinet.”
He described his ideal candidate for the position, emphasising a keen awareness of the UAE, bravery in national advocacy, and a passionate commitment to serving one’s country. The Ministry of Cabinet Affairs sent out an official email inviting potential candidates to submit their credentials.
In order to highlight the UAE’s innovative initiatives, it’s important to note that in 2016, the country made news by appointing the youngest minister in the world. Further, At the age of 22, Shamma bint Sohail Faris Al Mazrui was picked from a talented and diverse group by national universities to fill the position of Minister of State for Youth Affairs.