Ammon News - Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the formation of the Board of Directors for the 'Young Arab Leaders' initiative. The newly appointed board comprises 11 prominent Arab figures from various fields, tasked with advancing the initiative's mission.

The Young Arab Leaders initiative, recognized as the largest of its kind, focuses on nurturing Arab youth by promoting entrepreneurship, fostering a forward-looking mindset, and emphasizing the importance of knowledge. This approach supports the broader development goals of the region.

Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, will chair the Board of Directors. Other board members include esteemed individuals such as Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa (Bahrain), Dr. Tamam Menko (Jordan), Fahad AlGhanim (Kuwait), Aïssata Lam (Mauritania), Ibrahim Mohtaseb (Saudi Arabia), Mona Ataya (Palestine), Basil El-Baz (Egypt), Yazen Altimimi (Iraq), Nasser Al-Khater (Qatar), and Sami Daud (Oman). Fatma Rashid Bujsaim has been appointed as the initiative’s Secretary-General.

The initiative aims to engage 50,000 participants in the coming years and develop impactful projects and ideas in collaboration with Arab youth. It will also establish a robust network of influential business leaders and experts to mentor and guide young Arabs, leveraging the expertise of its members to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.

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