Developing young people's talents is a priority under a new directive from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
His Highness issued the order as he reviewed the Ministry of Culture and Youth's plans for conforming with the government's post-COVID-19 plans.
Sheikh Mohammed has instructed the Ministry to draft a national strategy focusing on projects that promote young people's abilities in preparation for joining the labour market.
His Highness also told the Ministry to use the nations' cultural and innovation industries to enhance the economy.
اطلعت اليوم على خطط وزارة الثقافة بعد دمج ملف الشباب ضمن الوزارة ... وزيرتين مميزتين نتوقع منهم الكثير .. الثقافة صناعة .. والثقافة اقتصاد .. والثقافة حضارة .. وبطاقة الشباب المتوقدة نتطلع أن تكون بلادنا منارة للمعرفة.. ومحضن للمواهب.. وقاطرة للتنوير .. pic.twitter.com/CGW6coq6eJ
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 26, 2020
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