We must prepare our youth for the future: Shaikh Mohammed

Dubai - Shaikh Mohammed launches leadership building model to boost skills of govt officials.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a new leadership capacity building model at the federal government level. 'The Leader of the 21st Century' model for the UAE Government Leaders Programme, seeks to build effective networking between government leaders and strengthen relations with the private sector.
The UAE Government Leaders Programme aims to attract talents from both public and private sectors and provide best training opportunities for developing leadership skills through launching of 'The Leader of the 21st Century' model. The new leadership model aims to take the leadership skills of officials at the federal government to the next level by strengthening the skills of the most promising young leaders. They will be provided extensive leadership training to hone their expertise and prepare them to evolve as distinguished leaders at the national, regional and global levels.
Shaikh Mohammed said: "The Leader of the 21st Century model which we have launched today marks a new phase in building distinct national capacities based on innovation and knowledge...to serve our people and strengthen the position of our nation at the global level."
"I believe in modernisation and development across technological, scientific, economic fields as well as other areas. This is imperative to keep pace with and anticipate rapid global changes, and to ensure that we continue to be at the forefront of the global economy," he said.
Talking about his belief in the youth of the nation and their abilities, Shaikh Mohammed said: "They are our renewable wealth, and building their skills is a fundamental priority of our nation. We must prepare our youth for the future and give them the tools that will enable them to proceed ahead..."
'The Leader of the 21st Century' model was launched in the presence of Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Director-General of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality in Dubai; Ohood Al Roumi, Director-General of the Prime Minister Office; Najla Al Awar, Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet; and Abdullah bin Touq, Executive Director of Excellence and Leadership in the Prime Minister Office; and the team of the UAE Government Leaders programme.
'The Leader of the 21st Century' model has been inspired by the leadership of Shaikh Mohammed, who has set an example to the world in government leadership. A clear vision and an ambitious approach to build a smart future government led by innovation and excellence are at the heart of the model.
With the new model, the UAE government seeks to strengthen the global position of the UAE by preparing and empowering government leaders to achieve the goals of 'UAE Vision 2021'.
The new leadership model also supports the UAE National Agenda and UAE Vision 2021 by offering the best training programme for future leaders, instilling in them the required leadership skills for the twenty-first century.
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