To talk about youth is to talk about the future of our nation, and about defining the capabilities of our society to face a wide array of challenges whether economic, social, climate or energy, and the evolving transformation of society. It is also about defining our national identity in the age of globalization and regional and international competition, in addition to the challenges of human and economic development, which will require the development of well-balanced and creative individuals.

When talking about the future, we feel proud that we live in a country that adopts an optimistic outlook to make the UAE influential and a central hub for the region and the whole world. Thus, it is natural to see the 4th Annual Education Conference – held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and President of the ECSSR – look to promote strategies that encourage the contribution of our youth to the development process. Therefore, it is my honor to extend, in my name and on your behalf, thanks to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for the generous patronage of this Conference.

We are witnessing and experiencing the process of revival and a comprehensive development across the entire country, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the President of the UAE.