The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, participated in the Arab Conference on “Civil Society and Arab Youth: Partners in Overcoming Challenges”, which kicked off today at the League of Arab States Headquarters in Cairo, under the theme “Together, We Overcome Challenges.”
The Ministry of Culture was represented by Ms. Maryam Abdulwahab Saleemin from the Department of Heritage and Identity.
The three-day conference aims to highlight the role of youth in addressing economic, social, and cultural challenges facing the Arab region, as well as to enhance joint Arab dialogue on issues related to youth, childhood, and civil society. The conference also seeks to promote cooperation among Arab countries to support development in light of modern transformations, empower young people, and strengthen their participation in decision-making, while consolidating shared values and Arab unity.
The conference includes the Arab Youth Festival for Culture, Arts, and Heritage Revival, held under the slogan “My Heritage… the Root of My Arab Identity,” featuring the participation of artisans and traditional craft experts from various Arab countries.
The event is organized by the Arab Council for Integrated Development of Youth, under the patronage of the League of Arab States and the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the League of Arab States.
The conference brings together representatives of ministries, national institutions, universities, youth organizations, research centers, as well as experts, entrepreneurs, and public figures from across the Arab world, in a joint effort to strengthen youth engagement and promote sustainable Arab development.