"The UAE leadership regards to the youth people as the nation's finest hope to continue the accelerated development course it has been leading," asserted His Excellency Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, as he attended to the Young people Circle held today at Dubai's Etihad Museum, labelled "Political Development in the UAE".

H.E. additionally took the opportunity to admire the empowerment programme announced by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on the 34 th UAE National Day in 2005, which set a clear roadmap to make certain a brilliant future for the country.

" Young Emiratis today have the will, the knowledge, and the society to accomplish the vision of our forward-thinking management for a noticeable and thriving UAE," H.E. Dr Gargash continued. "They are aware of their nation's problems and ideally placed to carry out the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Royal prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Leader of the UAE Armed Forces."

H.E. called young Emiratis to actively add to the advancement of the parliamentary procedure by taking part in the electoral procedure, functioning as ambassadors in the Federal National Council (FNC) elections and motivating others to play their part also. "The involvement of the young people in the selecting process is important to start a dialogue about the social and social truths of the UAE," H.E. claimed. "It enables a better representation of the people of the UAE and enhances the sense of nationalism, nationwide responsibility, and dedication to the public rate of interest. We desire young Emiratis to join the political elections since it is ultimately approximately them to develop the future of the UAE. Their engagement enriches our parliamentary experience and enables them to select the candidate that ideal represents them."

The Circle was additionally attended by H.E. Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Young people; H.E. Tariq Hilal Lootah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs; along with a number of members of the Emirates Young people Council. Later throughout the session, H.E. Dr Gargash repeated the advantages of political involvement - either by working out the right to vote or by contesting as a prospect in the election - saying: "Political involvement is a worth rooted in the social heritage of the UAE and going back to when the leaders of the emirates abided by the idea of 'Shura', looking for guidance pertaining to the problems that worry people and exploring options and plans to satisfy their political, social, and economic needs."

It is essential to empower the Federal National Council to ensure that it could totally presume its function as an assistance system for the executive authorities and a link between them and individuals, H.E. advised, noting that this is the basis of the empowerment programme, and recalling the political elections in 2006, 2011, and 2015, which "echo our management's dedication to establish the structures for a wider involvement from the public in the political and advancement processes," H.E. said.

The three successful electoral experiences the UAE has already had actually reflected the core values of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's empowerment programme, added H.E. Dr Gargash; They have likewise assisted establish a culture of volunteering and involvement, where youths were at the heart of the whole electoral process.

Addressing the FNC's function in the UAE's foreign policy, H.E. explained that the Council had actually effectively created channels to affect global public opinion by creating and reinforcing relations with legislative bodies around the world, in order to spread the values of tolerance, tranquility, and global teamwork to deal with issues. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs concluded his address by taking concerns from taking part youth, and paying attention to their views, ideas, and the remedies they suggested to encourage political participation.

Organised by the Emirates Young people Council in cooperation with numerous government bodies, the Youth Circles are a vital campaign for young Emiratis to deal with concerns concerning their future. They likewise serve as a platform to review the problems facing the wider UAE community, and to suggest innovative solutions to the difficulties that hinder its advancement.