His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Nuaimi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, launched the Young Financial Advisors Program organized by the Federal Youth Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Securities and Commodities Authority, and several leading national financial sector entities, with the participation of 35 young men and women from various Emirates.

This initiative is part of the economic pillar derived from the main directions of the National Youth Agenda 2031 and the UAE Youth Professional School initiative, aiming to qualify a generation of certified Emirati financial advisors capable of playing an active role in raising financial awareness among youth.

The program encourages young people to adopt responsible financial behaviors and make informed decisions in saving and investing. It is based on a national vision to empower youth with financial knowledge and practical applications, enhancing their presence in the labor market as professionals, influencers in the financial field, and leaders of societal change.

Khalid Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority, emphasized the ministry’s commitment to working with partners in the public and private sectors to support professional development paths and provide practical experiences that build advisory and financial capabilities aligned with market needs and support the country’s sustainable growth priorities.

He pointed out that investing in young national talents is a fundamental pillar for developing the financial work system in the country, and the ministry will continue to support programs that translate this direction into tangible results in performance and future readiness.

The program aims to equip youth with the expertise that enables them to leave their mark on the future of the national economy and open wide professional horizons that allow them to lead impactful financial initiatives contributing to building a more aware and sustainable economic journey. The commitment is to cultivate young leaders who possess financial independence tools and confidently lead change in their communities.

This strategic program aims to prepare a select group of qualified national competencies with financial skills and knowledge, capable of making well-informed financial decisions that contribute to efficiently leading the national economy towards the future.

The Central Bank of the UAE affirmed its commitment to achieving the goals of the National Youth Agenda 2031 and supporting initiatives that reinforce the UAE’s position as a global center for innovation and leadership. It is confident that this program will be a distinguished platform for developing young talents and enabling them to actively contribute to advancing comprehensive development in line with the country’s aspirations for a prosperous and sustainable future.

The program offers more than 170 training hours distributed over more than 31 activities and programs, including interactive workshops, field visits, an applied financial hackathon that stimulates innovative thinking, dialogue sessions with local and international experts, and a two-week professional training organized by the Ministry of Finance of the UAE government.

Additionally, “Employment Supporters” provide real practical opportunities for participants within financial institutions, whether through practical training, the program itself, or employment and freelance opportunities after graduation.

The expected outcomes include youth becoming certified financial influencers accredited by the Securities and Commodities Authority and trainers holding certificates from the Central Bank of the UAE, serving as role models for various youth in the UAE in the field of financial culture.