The first Global Youth Forum to be held in Abu Dhabi on October 6 and 7 will act as a platform to identify potential entrepreneurs and create global business leaders.
Al Ahli Holding Group CSR Division has created the platform in partnership with the British Council.
The forum will bring together young, future entrepreneurs from around the globe - Jordan, South Africa , Argentina , Brazil , United Kingdom and one hundred Emirati students. Focusing on entrepreneurship the students will have the opportunity to discover, identify and grow their entrepreneurial skills, create multinational networks and discuss significant issues concerning their future. During the forum topics covered will include business planning, marketing and the role that new small and medium sized businesses have in the global economy, said a press statement.
Rajeeb Day, CEO Enternships.com and visiting speaker said: “Entrepreneurs are not limited by geographical boundaries. We may be from different countries but we share a common culture; a desire to make a difference, a desire to add value and create opportunities in the world through business and social enterprise.” The participants will have the opportunity to be involved in discussions and seminars given by visiting professors, business leaders and entrepreneurs from the UAE and around the globe. These include Al Ahli CEO Mohamed Khammas, Richard Cotton British Council Country Director, Rajeeb Day, CEO Enterships.com, and Jonathan Oldersahw, Enterprise UK.