Brief
UAE Youth Ambassadors spend three days in Shanghai for skills programme
The three‑day field research trip aimed to build skills in sectors identified as national priorities for the UAE.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Abu Dhabi: Nineteen Emirati youths participated in a three‑day field‑research programme in Shanghai from 25 to 27 September, according to Gulf News.
What happened
The students, part of the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme, visited hospitals, factories and community centres, including the Memorial of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Kangjian Community Service Centre and the Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine at Fudan University. They worked in three tracks – public governance, traditional Chinese medicine and industrial cooperation – and focused on firms with UAE investment links.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the programme was organised with Chinese institutions and run by the Office of Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs at the Presidential Court, which oversees the wider initiative. Workshops covered innovation, design thinking, media communication, photography, video production and presentation development. China Daily acted as the educational and editorial partner, providing mentors for documentary‑filmmaking workshops.
What was said
“Through the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme, we empower young Emiratis to serve as a bridge between the UAE and the international community, and to contribute positively to presenting the UAE and its leadership as…,” Nawal Al Marzouqi, Director of the programme, told Gulf News.
How it came about
The trip forms part of the UAE’s broader effort to develop youth skills in sectors deemed national priorities, echoing earlier Felo coverage of UAE youth initiatives such as financial‑skill programmes and inclusive strategies for extremism.
Key facts
- Nineteen Emirati youths took part in the Shanghai programme. (gulfnews.com)
- The field‑research trip ran from 25 to 27 September. (gulfnews.com)
- Students worked in three tracks: public governance, traditional Chinese medicine, and industrial cooperation. (gulfnews.com)
- Workshops included innovation, design thinking, media communication and documentary filmmaking. (gulfnews.com)
- China Daily served as the educational and editorial partner. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Exploring Shanghai: UAE Youth Empowered to Represent Nation Globally”
