Undoubtedly, the vital role that connects the achievement of sustainable development goals to young people, as they harness the potential of pioneers and youth leadership in the communities, by instilling the thought and culture of innovation and the effective use of modern techniques to accomplish the vision of this country, so our rational leadership is keen on Empowering young people globally in order to achieve the sustainable development goals agenda for their role in the advancement of people according to the highest standards. 

We, in the UAE, are keen to embrace and launch initiatives that serve the goals of sustainable development to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all and capable of facing all global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace, justice and infrastructure. 

Sustainable development, which has many meanings, concepts and definitions, is often heard, but in total it represents a modern value that first emerged in the 1970s, and has been strongly focused on in the recent years, especially in the Arabic countries. Those concerned, are keen to develop and develop environmental, social and economic fields without consequences and without any damage in the future.

We, young people, through our initiatives that serve sustainable development, will drive our dear country, United Arab Emirates, to global leadership in achieving the goals of sustainable development to be one of the first countries in the world. This direction is necessary to achieve the vision of the UAE 2021, through which we will achieve United Arab Emirates 2071.

The United Nations has set several goals, hoping they will be achieved so that sustainable development is best applied. As stated above, these goals are in several areas according to the nature of my work. I always focus on the goal of sustainable cities and communities, which is the basis of infrastructure, as there are several initiatives that serve this goal, including the revival of old areas, intelligent infrastructure etc. This objective results in positive outcomes to serve other sustainable development goals. 

Together, let's spread awareness of the sustainable development goals, through which we develop a process for the development of land, cities and communities as well as trading businesses, as long as it meets the needs of the present and the future.

Eng. Mariam Mohammed Al Ali

Senior architect at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development

Member of the Youth Advisory Council for Sustainable Development Goals