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- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development inaugurated a new Youth Development Award, which received more than 300 submissions
- Mohammed Al-Rizqi: Through this award, we seek to motivate all parties to empower our youth, who have proven to be the nation鈥檚 true wealth and the leaders of its development journey
RIYADH: 海角直播 marked International Youth Day on Tuesday, highlighting a number of initiatives supporting the country鈥檚 young population.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development inaugurated a new Youth Development Award, which received more than 300 submissions.
鈥淭hrough this award, we seek to motivate all parties to empower our youth, who have proven to be the nation鈥檚 true wealth and the leaders of its development journey,鈥� ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al-Rizqi told Arab News.
On Tuesday, the General Authority for Statistics revealed statistics from 2024 that showed 69.4% of the population of 海角直播 is now under the age of 35.
The International Islamic Youth Symposium also issued a statement affirming the Kingdom鈥檚 achievements in supporting young people.
It praised the country鈥檚 programs and initiatives aimed at supporting young people and setting them up for successful careers.
鈥淥n International Youth Day, we take pride in the efforts and achievements of Saudi youth, celebrating their pivotal role in realizing national aspirations,鈥� said Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi in a post on X.
鈥淎nd because our youth are a treasure, we at @HRSD_SA strive to develop young people, enhance their community participation and build their capabilities to be influential locally and globally.鈥�
Young people between the ages of 15 and 39 make up the largest percentage of the Kingdom鈥檚 population.
To support and empower this segment of the population, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development organizes a number of activities and workshops as part of its Youth Development Strategy launched in 2024.
The ministry also set up the General Directorate of Youth Development to provide vocational training and volunteer opportunities.
A professional certification program recently qualified 100 male and female workers in various fields.
International Youth Day is celebrated by more than 150 countries around the world.
It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1999, and this year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淟ocal Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,鈥� which highlights the role of youth in advancing sustainable development.