{"id":91049,"date":"2025-03-01T05:46:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T01:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/?p=91049"},"modified":"2025-03-01T05:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T01:46:55","slug":"du-hosts-exclusive-youth-retreat-to-empower-emirati-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/du-hosts-exclusive-youth-retreat-to-empower-emirati-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"du Hosts Exclusive Youth Retreat to Empower Emirati Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, recently hosted an exclusive Youth Retreat, organized by its Youth Council, to empower young Emirati employees. Held at Kanvas, a contemporary creative space in Al Quoz, the retreat aligns with du\u2019s commitment to nurturing young talent in line with the National Youth Agenda 2031.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to foster engagement and collaboration, the retreat featured inspirational talks, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops. Activities included ideation sessions to spark creativity and informal networking to encourage knowledge exchange among participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, delivered an inspiring fireside chat, sharing insights and motivating young professionals. Additionally, Hassan Sabt, President of the Dubai Youth Council, engaged in a discussion to provide valuable guidance and expertise. These sessions aimed to equip the next generation of leaders with strategic insights and mentorship from industry veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt du, we don\u2019t just see the youth as future leaders but as vital contributors to our society and economy,\u201d said Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du. \u201cThe Youth Council Retreat serves as a platform for ideas, inspiration, and meaningful conversations, ensuring young talents are heard and empowered to shape their future in the digital era.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The retreat underscored du\u2019s pioneering efforts in youth development, positioning its Youth Council as a model for UAE companies striving to integrate young professionals into the workforce. The initiative also celebrated the contributions of du\u2019s young employees, highlighting their creativity and role in the company\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the retreat, du continues to invest in youth-centric initiatives, including leadership and development programs, skill-building sessions, and strategic educational partnerships with Harvard and Huawei. Additionally, platforms like the \u201cdu YouthCast\u201d podcast and the \u201cJourney of Success\u201d series further enhance professional skills, preparing young employees for a thriving future in the digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through these initiatives, du reaffirms its dedication to fostering a dynamic ecosystem where young Emirati talent is nurtured, celebrated, and empowered to lead in an evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, recently hosted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":91050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9619],"tags":[],"contributor":[9732],"class_list":["post-91049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-stories","contributor-news-desk"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/du-14.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Techx Admin","author_link":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/author\/techxadmin\/"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91049"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91049\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91049"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=91049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}