Abdelqader Al Saqqaf

AbdelQader Al Saqqaf | Former UAE Youth Delegate to the United Nations | Forbes 30 Under 30 Awardee | - Amongst #Forbes30Under30 awarding his efforts in social impact 2023. - UAE Youth Delegate to the United Nations since September 2022. - His academic journey began with BA Economics and International Development from the UK, An active participant in leadership programs at institutions such as Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. - An Advisor for Youth and Gen Z Affairs, Co-developed capacity building and culture change strategies and initiatives with several entities - Engaged in professional training programs in management consulting and negotiation, delivered by leading institutions like Harvard Kennedy School, UNITAR, and McKinsey & Company. - Member of steering committees، a facilitator of round tables in socioeconomic programs and forums, Led dozens of presidential and ministerial panel discussions and conversations as a moderator at global summits like GasTech ADIPEC and the World Government Summit. - Speaker and a featured guest at institutions including Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, 42 Abu Dhabi, and New York University Abu Dhabi. - Strong advocate for youth empowerment, with roles as founding president and member of youth councils between the UAE and UK. - Wide-ranging experience across governmental, private, and nongovernmental sectors, focusing on capacity building, social impact, socioeconomic development, multilateralism, and strategic comms. - Affiliated with IRENA's SLP and Masdar's FSL programs, emphasizing commitment to sustainability. - Member of the World Economic Forum Initiative, (global shapers) - Abu Dhabi chapter. - Presented a proposal for "Youth Advisors" in Peacekeeping Missions in Africa to the UN secretariat, showcasing dedication to pragmatic global change