The UAE Federal Youth Authority held a supper to mark Singapore's National Day with discussion panels uniting young Emiratis and their counterparts from the city-state to check out potential customers of collaboration between the two countries, exchange knowledge and culture, and explore potential joint efforts.

The dinner was attended by His Excellency Samuel Tan Chi Tse, Singapore's Ambassador to the UAE; H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Nazari, Executive Director of the Emirates Young People Council; along with Young people Council participants and 25 young Singaporeans. Participants participated in interactive discussion about the challenges that youths face, along with how ideal to develop their abilities and improve interaction in between youngsters and leaders, and the commonalities between young citizens in both nations. The young attendees voiced their future desires, discovering chances for cooperation between numerous young people companies in the UAE and the Republic of Singapore.

Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrui, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Federal Young people Authority, said that it is a concern for the Government of the UAE to support its youth and inspire them to be active members of society, by making certain that they are present at local and global occasions to engage with their peers around the world.

H.E. Al Mazrui praised the Republic of Singapore on its national day, desiring the nation further progression, success and growth. The Minister of State additionally shared her yearn for additional teamwork in between young Emirati and Singaporeans, pointing out the Emirates Youth Council delegation's see to Singapore last April. "These check outs enable young people from both nations to discover international best techniques in youth services, empowerment, and the construction of youth-focused centers such as young people centres," H.E. noted.

Meanwhile, H.E. Dr Thani Al Zaidi, Minister of Setting and Climate Change, said: These youth gatherings reflect the importance of communication and forging strong connections with young people from all around the world, who are the driving force behind all positive change. They also underline the youths prominent role at the heart of future-building projects in any society, and in finding innovative and practical solutions to current and future challenges.

For his part, H.E. Samuel Tan Chi Tse shared his enjoyment to join the young participants commemorating Singapore's National Day at the Emirates Youth Centre, along with his excellent pride in the teamwork between the UAE and the Republic of Singapore to sustain young citizens and encourage them to reach the highest degree. He welcomed the initiative by the Federal Young people Authority in creating closer people-to-people ties between the UAE and Singapore with such youth programs.

We are delighted to be celebrating Singapores 53rd National Day with a group of creative young people from Singapore and the UAE, H.E. concluded.

H.E. Cheong Ming Foong, Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore in Dubai, applauded the Federal Youth Authority's campaign to organize a gala dinner to mark Singapore's National Day, an occasion every Singaporean citizen boasts of. It is a great opportunity for young people from both countries to meet and exchange ideas and expertise, exploring the initiatives that can improve the situation for this segment in the UAE and Singapore, and catalyse their contribution to sustainable development in both sectors, H.E. kept in mind.

On the same note, Saeed Al Nazari, Executive Director of Youth Projects and Campaigns at the UAE Prime Minister's Office, Chief Technique Officer at the Arab Youth Centre, asserted the Federal Youth Authority's dedication to building durable relations with youngsters from all over the world, and its dedication to arranging events that make it possible for useful interaction with this sector, and expose young Emiratis to global experiences.

During the event, 28-year-old Chef Khaled Al-Saadi prepared a food selection for guests inspired by the UAE's heritage and culture. Saadi has extensive experience collaborating with cooks from different backgrounds and degrees in the cooking world, he slowly progressed from simple kitchens to one of the most luxurious.