• The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi speaks at the Majlis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi speaks at the Majlis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, give a talk at the Majilis.
    Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, give a talk at the Majilis.
  • Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, arrives at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, arrives at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • Students arrive at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Photos: Reem Mohammed / The National
    Students arrive at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Photos: Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Students attend Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
    Students attend Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
  • An artist draws a caligraphic mural of Sheikh Zayed at during the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
    An artist draws a caligraphic mural of Sheikh Zayed at during the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
  • An installation inspired by traditional Emirati clothing at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    An installation inspired by traditional Emirati clothing at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • Mariam Al Shaloubi, 19, a student at UAE University, plays the piano at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    Mariam Al Shaloubi, 19, a student at UAE University, plays the piano at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, at the Majilis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, at the Majilis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • National service students attend at session in the assembly hall for the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    National service students attend at session in the assembly hall for the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.

Young Emiratis turn out in droves for Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis - in pictures


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Hundreds of young Emiratis attended the first day of the Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations on Monday.

The two-day event is spread across five dedicated zones that explores the themes: taking pride in a nation, mastering 21st-century skills, and developing global mindsets.

On the first day, students heard from Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, and Abdullah bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet.