Ship for World Youth sets off from Japan with Emirati participation

DUBAI, 24th January, 2016 (WAM) -- Emirati youth are taking part in the Ship for World Youth programme in response to an invitation from the Cabinet Office of the Japanese government. Led by Jassim Al Obaidli, they were nominated by the General Authority for Youth and Sports. The annual programme brings more than 200 young leaders from 11 countries together for several weeks on board the Nippon Maru. Participants will spend two weeks in Japan to experience the local environment, including home-stays with Japanese families. Ibrahim Abdul Malik Mohammed, Secretary-General of the General Authority for Youth and Sports, said the Authority supports the programme, which aims to foster the spirit of international cooperation and competence, while developing leadership capabilities of young people from around the world. He added that the programme will open more horizons for Emirati youth to develop their skills and capacities. While meeting the delegation before leaving for Japan, Mohammed thanked the Japanese government for inviting the Emirati youth to take part in the Ship for World Youth programme. "This reflects good reputation garnered by the Emirati youth who had previously participated in the programme," he said. – Emirates News Agency, WAM -http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395290660097.html