The Ministry of State for Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs has arranged a meeting with the heads of student councils at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Dubai in an effort to promote political engagement and empower a generation of leaders to carry on with the growth boom happening across the UAE.

Held in collaboration with the HCT, the meeting drew more than 100 students, and was participated in by His Excellency Dr Saeed Al Ghafli, the Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for FNC Matters, and HCT Director Dr Abdullatif Al Shamsi.

The conference looked for to present the student councils to the work done by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Matters, in addition to spread a society of political involvement, educate the youth regarding the UAE's parliamentary system, and introduce them to the political empowerment programme, introduced by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The objectives of the conference likewise cover examining the young students' proposals and hearing their ideas.

H.E. Dr Saeed Al Ghafli said: "Promoting political participation amongst youths is one of our primary priorities at the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs. These meetings are a perfect platform for creating channels of straight communication to educate the young people and inspire them to proactively participate in the UAE's lasting growth. They are the leaders of tomorrow, and they have an obligation to construct an intense future for our country."

" Political participation is an important part of the vision and methods of our smart management, and the political empowerment programme has established this value by encouraging the Federal National Council to support the executive authority, and act as a platform through which citizens' issues can be given the focus of choice makers," H.E. added.

For his part, Dr Abdul Latif Al Shamsi said: "The UAE's management counts on the young people and in their potential to excel in all sectors, consisting of national politics, and be a part of the decision-making process. Our leaders' introducing technique in appointing young priests is testimony to their self-confidence in this section of our society - the future leaders of our nation."

Dr Al Shamsi lauded the constant participation between the Greater Colleges of Modern Technology and the Ministry of State for FNC Affairs, that included interesting college students as volunteers within selecting centres throughout previous FNC elections, and welcoming them to numerous Council sessions. Additionally, the HCT teamed up with the Council to include "Political Participation" in its educational program.

The meeting discussed the goal from developing the Ministry of State for FNC Affairs in 2006 to collaborate in between the government and the Federal National Council, hence improving reliable cooperation between the legislative and executive branches of the government to the benefit of the country and its residents. The meeting also focused on the FNC's role in recognizing residents' demands and resolving them.

The conversations likewise touched on the 3 successful elections the UAE has currently held, which happened in 2006, 2011, and 2015, where the country's exemplary parliamentary system caught regional and global passion.