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International Youth Day 2025: “Youth Empowerment Isn’t Optional for UAE National Progress!”

To fellow leaders in the public and private sectors: Be the mentor. Open the door. Start the conversation. Give youth exposure and meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.

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International Youth Day 2024: Harnessing The Limitless Potential Of Young Innovators Across The MENA Region

By Jack Uppal

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To Tackle Youth Unemployment In The MENA Region, Harnessing Green Skills Is Key

By Nadine Zidani

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The Role Of Media In Championing Arab Youth And Voicing Their Concerns

By Solange El Rassi

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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Youth-Focused Banking Platform Cashee Raises US$3 Million In A Series A Round To Accelerate KSA Expansion

With the capital infusion, Arab National Bank has also acquired an undisclosed stake in the startup.

By Pamella de Leon

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World Green Economy Summit 2021 To Give Youth A Platform For Innovative Ideas On Sustainable Recovery

The summit will enable its young participants to engage in discourse, and communicate their ideas and experience.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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Strategy Bites: Nouf Sufyani, aka Cosmicat, DJ And Music Producer

The new direction that Saudi Arabia has taken recently towards arts, music, and support to youth has opened up an avenue of opportunities, says DJ and music producer Nouf Sufyani.

By Raffaella Campagnoli

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Applications Welcome: Lock&Stock Launches Founder’s Club Platform As A Launchpad For Young Entrepreneurs

Dubai-based startup Lock&Stock is debuting the Founder's Club, an initiative to help and guide young entrepreneurs in the UAE kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.

By Pamella de Leon

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Harnessing The Potential Of Women And Youth In A Post-Pandemic World

When we undervalue the importance of women and youth in our economic system, we not only hinder our collective recovery, but also hold systems back from preparedness for future crisis. With the world changing so drastically, we have the unique opportunity to shape the future they deserve.

By HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud

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Young Emirati Entrepreneurs Develop Business Ideas For A Better Tomorrow At INJAZ UAE’s ‘National Company Program Competition’

The top winners of this year's INJAZ UAE's 'National Company Program Competition' have impressed judges with compelling business ideas for a better tomorrow.

By Megha Merani

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Arab Youth Center Announces Inaugural Youth Hackathon To Combat Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Crisis In Arab Societies

The contest is to be held over a three-week period from May 12 to May 31 and encourages Arab youth to provide technically innovative and implementable solutions to the current challenges.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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Young Arab Leaders Hosts British Council-HSBC Taqaddam Winners

Taqaddam, Arabic for 'Moving Forward', is an innovative program run in partnership between HSBC and British Council to foster leadership skills among the MENA youth.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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A New Way To Learn: Five Guiding Principles For Future Education

A change in how we educate is necessary to realize the radical future we see for the world.

By Dr. Peter H. Diamandis

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Interning At A Corporate Or A Startup: Making The Most Of Contrasting Experiences

Dubai-based entrepreneur Ahamed Jameel believes it's important to get out there and work not just at the big names, but also at startups.

By Megha Merani

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UAE Emerges As The Top Country Of Choice For Region’s Youth: Arab Youth Survey

The UAE has retained its position as the top country that the Arab youth would like to live in and want their own countries to emulate for the seventh year in a row.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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Alia Al Mazrouei And Khalid Al Fahim Headline Dubai Startup Hub’s Latest Youth Business Voice Event

The event series, held in partnership with Emirates Youth Council, aims to nurture the growth of young entrepreneurs in the UAE and broaden their business know-how.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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Arab Youth Startup Marketplace Showcases MENA’s Young Entrepreneurs

With a focus to bolster youth entrepreneurship in the region, the Arab Youth Center (AYC), has launched the platform to gather Arab entrepreneurs and investors.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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The Refugee Learning Accelerator Invites You To Ideate For Refugee Youth

As the global spotlight falls on the ongoing refugee crisis in Syria and other Middle East regions, among its various impacts is the threat it poses to the future of millions of displaced students.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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Arab Youth Prefer Facebook As A Source Of Daily News: Arab Youth Survey

Facebook has trumped television, print, and even the online medium when it comes to capturing the Arab youth's attention in consuming news, according to the ninth annual Arab Youth Survey brought out by ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff