AMMAN: The 18th meeting of the Youth of Arab Capitals was inaugurated on Sunday, featuring the participation of Kuwaiti delegates and representatives from 13 other Arab countries. This event is organized by the Jordanian ministry of youth in collaboration with the League of Arab States, held under the theme "Arab Youth Forum and the Labor Market: Present and Future.”
Israa Al-Fedhala, the leader of the Kuwaiti delegation, highlighted that Kuwait’s involvement aligns with the strategy of the Public Authority for Youth. Their aim is to foster exchange and learning from Arab experiences, empower Kuwaiti youth, enhance their capabilities and support their projects, recognizing them as valuable assets to the nation. Fedhala emphasized that the Arab meeting is focused on exploring the youth-labor market relationship in the context of technological advancements, discussing both challenges and opportunities.
This forum serves as a platform to gain insights from Arab experiences and harness the successes and opportunities they offer. She further mentioned that the Kuwaiti delegation would contribute a specialized session on "the role of government and private institutions in training and preparing youth for the labor market”. They plan to present a working paper showcasing Kuwait’s efforts in supporting and involving youth through numerous opportunities provided by the Public Authority for Youth.
Jordanian Minister of Youth Mohammed Nabulsi highlighted Jordan’s commitment to youth-related initiatives that encourage their participation in political, economic and social spheres. He announced that the recommendations from the participating delegations would be submitted to the Council of Arab Youth Ministers, serving as the roadmap for the 19th meeting next year.
Nourhan Abbas, representing the Arab League, reiterated the Arab League Council’s dedication to supporting Arab youth across various domains and promoting such youth gatherings to facilitate communication among Arab youth. It’s worth noting that the Youth of Arab Capitals meeting is a key annual event organized by the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports. It is held under the auspices of the League of Arab States and encompasses various youth activities, seminars, lectures and workshops. – KUNA