ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)

The Al Ain Youth Council is preparing to launch the second edition of Al Ain Youth Week 2026, taking place from 15 to 21 July 2026, in conjunction with World Youth Skills Day, under the theme Al Ain Youth… Energy Shaping Tomorrow.

The initiative seeks to bring together government, private, and academic entities to organise a diverse range of youth-focused activities and programmes that celebrate young people, strengthen their role in sustainable development, and provide platforms to showcase their ideas, achievements, and initiatives, contributing to lasting community impact.

The second edition is built around three main pillars: Family and Emirati Values, Future Skills and Artificial Intelligence, and Leadership in Tourism and the Economy.

These pillars align with the objectives of the National Youth Agenda 2031 and support the development of a generation equipped to lead a more innovative and sustainable future.

The initiative also aims to reinforce national identity and Emirati values, develop youth capabilities in future-oriented fields, encourage entrepreneurship and the creative economy, strengthen collaboration across sectors, highlight inspiring youth success stories, and measure the social impact of youth-led initiatives.

Al Ain Youth Week targets young people aged 15 to 35, in addition to government, private, and academic institutions.

Organisations are invited to design and deliver activities and initiatives aligned with the week’s thematic pillars, encouraging broad participation that reflects the diversity of youth ideas and initiatives across Al Ain Region.

The week will also provide participating entities with the opportunity to host a number of initiatives by the Federal Youth Authority, including Youth Hubs, Youth Circles, Youth Councils Launches, and Youth Debates, fostering greater integration between national youth initiatives and enriching the overall participant experience.

Al Ain Youth Week 2026 reflects the vision of the Al Ain Youth Council to establish Al Ain Region as an annual destination where diverse stakeholders come together to celebrate youth, showcase their potential, and empower them to contribute to building a more prosperous future.