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 institutions. The program includes 35 young men and women from various Emirates.

The program is part of the economic axis of the UAE National Youth Agenda 2031 and the Professional School initiative for Emirati youth.

Dr. Sultan Al Nuaimi stated that the program reflects the country’s commitment to empowering youth by equipping them with practical tools to confidently and efficiently build their future. It aims to provide the next generation with financial knowledge and expertise to leave their mark on the national economy and open broad professional horizons enabling them to lead impactful financial initiatives contributing to a more aware and sustainable economic journey.

Mohammed bin Hadi Al Hosani, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, emphasized that developing young national competencies in the financial sector is a priority within the Ministry of Finance’s framework. The collaboration in this program confirms the importance of institutional partnership to create an integrated environment that offers youth practical opportunities to enhance their knowledge and develop professional skills. Investing in young national talents is a fundamental pillar for developing the financial work system.

Khaled Al Olama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, said the program reflects the wise leadership’s keenness to empower youth, considering them the cornerstone to achieving UAE Vision 2071 of building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy. It is a strategic step to prepare a qualified elite of national competencies with financial skills and knowledge.

Walid Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority, stated that investing in youth energies is the most important investment to build a prosperous and sustainable economic future. The program is a promising platform to prepare a generation capable of leading development and innovation in the financial sector.

Khaled Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority, said that youth participation in this program and other qualitative initiatives serves the next fifty years in line with the UAE leadership’s vision for the future status of the nation’s youth.

The program covers seven main areas: financial culture basics, financial and monetary economics, entrepreneurial finance, finance and investment, financial systems and regulations, content creation, and training skills. It offers a comprehensive in-person training curriculum combining theoretical education with practical application over four months, totaling more than 170 training hours.

The program provides weekly interactive workshops suitable for working professionals, field visits to leading local and international financial institutions to familiarize participants with real work environments, sessions with senior leaders, and a financial hackathon encouraging innovative thinking to find new financial solutions.

Participants expressed their eagerness to benefit from the program to build advanced financial knowledge, develop practical skills for more informed financial decisions, and contribute to enhancing financial culture among their peers, aligning with the UAE’s vision for youth’s future.

Mohammed Khalid Al Balushi, a participant, said the diversity of financial knowledge areas was the main motive for joining, helping him refine his expertise and develop skills to enhance his role in the financial sector. Khadija Al Hammadi, another participant, explained that the program addresses the biggest challenge facing youth: planning their financial lives, and enhances their financial culture to make conscious and effective decisions.

Badr Abdullah Al Mansoori, a participant, confirmed his aspiration to gain deeper expertise through workshops and practical training provided by experts.