UAE youth wants more participation events

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 16:07

Youth in the UAE are calling for more participation events. That’s according to the “Next Generation Events” report which was released ahead of the Host Cities 2015 summit taking place in Dubai. Jackie Brock-Doyle, Chairman of the Good Relations Group says there will be a shift in participation events in the UAE.

Listen

Brock-Doyle also adds that 68% of youth in the emirates also believe that nothing beats the experience of being at a live event rather than watching it at home. The study also found that 54% of young people believe the country is ready to host a major event.

More from UAE News

UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria, conveys condolences over victims of wildfires

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Algeria over the victims of wildfires in the northeast of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
UAE President hails Emirati women as 'pride of nation'

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid special tribute to Emirati women, highlighting how their "achievements" and "inspiring vision" will "forever remain a source of (the nation's) collective strength and advancement".
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pays special tribute to mother on Emirati Women's Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has hailed the contributions of his mother, the late Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, on Emirati Women's Day.
UAE leaders offer condolences following death of King of Norway

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered condolences to Norway following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89.