Abu dhabi: As part of its participation at the BRIDGE Summit 2025, the Arab Youth Centre has signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 'BRIDGE' and 'Visioneers.' These agreements aim to enhance partnerships that empower Arab youth and boost their involvement in digital media, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU with BRIDGE is designed to establish a strategic collaboration that amplifies the presence and influence of Arab youth on regional and international platforms. This agreement will facilitate the development of joint programs that integrate young talent into key media, innovation, and technology ecosystems, thereby ensuring their contributions to emerging industries.
The MoU provides a unified framework for scalable, long-term initiatives aimed at fostering an innovative media environment and creating new creative pathways for youth. Through this partnership, both parties aspire to elevate the global representation of Arab youth and highlight their role as active contributors to the future of media and influence.
In addition, the Arab Youth Centre has signed an agreement with Visioneers Group to develop media and knowledge-driven projects that empower young content creators. This involves equipping them with the necessary tools and platforms to expand their digital presence both regionally and internationally. The MoU outlines collaboration on long-term initiatives to enhance the quality of Arabic content, advance youth skills in innovation and media, and create a more professional environment for content creators. This opens new opportunities for Arab talent to express their visions within a competitive and creative digital ecosystem.
Visioneers Group is recognized as one of the largest platforms for content management and development in the UAE, encompassing 21 companies and platforms. Its portfolio includes notable entities such as the New Media Academy, the Billion Followers Summit, and the Influencers Headquarters among others.
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the BRIDGE Alliance, highlighted that the signing of the strategic MoU with the Arab Youth Centre during the BRIDGE Summit 2025 marks a significant step in empowering Arab youth and enhancing their participation in media, innovation, and the creative industries. He emphasized that the collaboration aligns with the UAE's vision to equip Arab youth with the necessary knowledge and skills to play a leading role in shaping the future of the region and the world.
Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Vice Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre, stated that the collaboration with BRIDGE and Visioneers is an essential step toward strengthening the presence of Arab youth in the global media landscape. He noted that the Arab Youth Centre is building a comprehensive ecosystem to support and empower youth, providing them with opportunities to be active contributors to the media and technological transformations shaping the world.
Dr. Laila Freidon, CEO of the New Economy Academy under Visioneers Group, expressed that their work with the Arab Youth Centre reflects their commitment to supporting young Arab content creators. Through this partnership, they aim to develop sustainable media and knowledge initiatives that elevate Arabic content and foster an environment of innovation and creativity.
Under the MoU, the Arab Youth Centre will have a main pavilion at the BRIDGE Summit, which showcases innovative projects and initiatives from youth across the Arab world. The Centre has also launched a podcast studio within the summit to broadcast episodes featuring inspiring youth and supporting partners, produced by participants of the Arab Youth Podcast Training Programme. These conversations will be disseminated through the Centre's media platforms, offering insights into the minds of young creators shaping future visions.