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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved the formation of the Board of Directors of the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, naming 11 leading and influential Arab figures from diverse fields to propel it forward. “These Arab leaders will oversee the expansion of the initiative in the next phase, lead its projects to fruition, grow the number of members and affiliates in this network, attract the best of emerging Arab talent, and support them to contribute more significantly to shaping the future of our Arab societies,” H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, launched 20 years ago, embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness's unwavering belief in the capability of Arab youth to shape the region’s future. The initiative aims to prepare young leaders to sustain the Arab world’s development aspirations and safeguard its civilisational legacies. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan added: “We want this initiative to be a platform to realise the aspirations and dreams of Arab youth, reenacting the region’s golden era in the vanguard of science, culture, technology, and intellectual endeavour. We will support these young Arab leaders to inspire a positive change in Arab societies so that their future will be better and brighter. “Mohammed bin Rashid believes that our Arab region possesses tremendous potential, with its 200 million young men and women constituting 200 million opportunities to design and shape a prosperous future. They are our most valuable resource, which calls for building capacities, honing skills, and providing opportunities to realise the hidden potential of youth by providing a comprehensive platform to empower them. Youth are the main pillar of all efforts to shape the Arab world’s future, and their active involvement is crucial in driving positive transformations toward growth, progress, stability, and prosperity.” Sheikh Hamdan added: “We look forward to this initiative inspiring remarkable accomplishments through its various skill development programmes for the youth and the opportunities it provides for them to showcase their abilities to innovate and succeed across diverse fields.” The Young Arab Leaders initiative is considered the largest specialised network aimed at supporting promising Arab youth and instilling in them a culture of entrepreneurship, belief in the future, and relentless pursuit of knowledge, thus strengthening comprehensive development plans across the region. The Board of Directors of the Young Arab Leaders initiative is chaired by Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, and includes prominent figures from across the region such as Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa (Bahrain), Dr. Tamam Menko (Jordan), Fahad AlGhanim (Kuwait), Aïssata Lam (Mauritania), Ibrahim Mohtaseb (Saudi Arabia), Mona Ataya (Palestine), Basil El-Baz (Egypt), Yazen Altimimi (Iraq), Nasser Al-Khater (Qatar), and Sami Daud (Oman). Additionally, Fatma Rashid Bujsaim has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the initiative. The initiative aims to attract 50,000 participants over the coming period and develop and implement several future projects and inspiring ideas with Arab youth. This will be achieved through the creation of a network of influential businesspeople and exceptional leaders in their respective fields to support, mentor, and guide young Arabs. The initiative will also leverage the skills and expertise of members from the regional Young Arab Leaders network to inspire and empower future leaders. Follow Emirates 24|7 onArdelyx CFO Justin Renz sells $25,219 in stockIsraeli troops forcibly remove staff and patients from northern Gaza hospital, officials say

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'Banning PTI will be a big mistake,' warns jailed Qureshi PTI leader thanks PPP, JUI-F and Mahmood Khan Achakzai for opposing governor rule in KP LAHORE: PTI senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday warned against “crushing” and banning the Imran Khan-founded party. His remarks came amid rising speculations about governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a ban on the former ruling party. During an informal interaction with journalists at an anti-terrorism court in Lahore, Qureshi said: “Crushing the PTI is not appropriate for the country’s politics.” The PTI senior leader , who is currently incarcerated in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, said that imposition of governor rule in KP would be tantamount to spreading hatred in the province. His statement came after speculation started circulating on social and local media that the federal cabinet, according to PM’s aide Rana Sanaullah, discussed the option of imposing governor rule in KP in the aftermath of the party’s protest in the federal capital. However, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dispelled the speculations, saying that the Centre is not planning to impose a governor rule in KP. Responding to a question, Qureshi warned: “Banning PTI will be a big mistake.” He thanked PPP, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai for opposing the governor rule in KP. A day earlier, the JUI-F chief said that governor rule was not a solution, adding: “I will not support governor rule in KP and Balochistan even though it is constitutionally permissible.” Surprisingly, the PPP, an ally of the ruling PML-N, also opposed the idea of proscribing the PTI. A day earlier, PPP Punjab chapter General Secretary Syed Hassan Murtaza said: “We are not in favour of banning the PTI or sidelining it. Rather, the government should take the initiative to bring the PTI into the national mainstream.” To another query, the PTI leader said that all the political parties were staging protests over the water issue. It is pertinent to mention here that the ruling and opposition parties in Sindh unanimously rejected the proposal to dig six more canals from the Indus River. On Friday, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the PPP would not compromise on the province’s water at any cost. “Not a single drop of Sindh’s water will be given to anyone. We will neither surrender our rights nor claim anyone else’s.” Qureshi also pleaded with the court to arrange his meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan, who is incarcerated in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. Last week, the PTI senior leader, in a sarcastic remark, urged the party’s "free" leadership to consider visiting him at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, "if they can find the time". CM Gandapur orders de-weaponising Kurram tribes as death toll soars to 124 Defence minister dispels speculations of governor rule in KP 'Dialogue or baton': Bilawal calls for bringing stability amid PTI's 'non-democratic' politics Jinnah House attack case: Judge says PTI leaders can't reject Imran Khan orderTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January