The Mubadala Youth Council is committed to fostering the voices of our young professionals across all levels of our organization, driving innovation, and shaping our future.
Known in Arabic as Shabab Mubadala, the Council was formed in alignment with the UAE's National Youth Agenda - a forum to harness the energy and expertise of young professionals for missions around sustainable, clean energy solutions and building a stronger, more integrated partnership ecosystem.
The Council also engages youth from Mubadala's international offices and UAE portfolio companies to shape an inclusive, innovative and sustainable future with them.
We celebrated World Children's Day on 17 November by inviting employees to bring their children, aged 3 to 14, to our offices. This special day allowed children to better understand their parents' daily work routines, growing a deeper appreciation for their efforts.
We also organized a variety of exciting activities for kids of all ages in the outdoor area of the low-rise building at Mubadala Tower, including live cooking sessions, fun games, creative workshops, face painting, and shows.
'Mubadala Wellness Talks' took place dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of children, and breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health.
In the first session, "Children’s Wellbeing: Nurturing Resilient Minds", Ameena Thabet, Executive Director of Human Capital, and Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director of The LightHouse Arabia, explored the challenges faced by children and adolescents in the UAE and how parents can help them maintain good mental health. We discussed the struggles children and parents encounter, factors contributing to mental health problems, and the impact of technology on young minds.
The second session, "Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma", led by Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Chief Executive Officer, UAE Investments, and Dr. Saliha Afridi, aimed to destigmatize men's mental health and create a safe space for discussion. This session highlighted common misconceptions about men's mental health and the challenges men face when seeking support. We also explored specific mental health challenges among men, the factors contributing to these difficulties, and the role of societal expectations in shaping men's mental health experiences.
