• Impressive Speaker Line Up for Young Global Leaders Debate to be held in Ras Al Khaimah   
• Hosting the conference aligns with the emirate’s commitment to developing youth into the leaders of tomorrow

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, September 8, 2016:   Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and UAE Supreme Council Member, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is gearing up to host the first Young Global Leaders Debate on the 26th September 2016.

The event, in association with LEADERS Middle East, will bring together some of the world's most respected young entrepreneurs and visionaries, creating an open dialogue about key issues affecting the Middle East’s leaders of tomorrow. The agenda includes panel topics which focus on leadership, women’s empowerment, developing young entrepreneurs, globalization and sustainability. 

Some of the keynote speakers and panelists include: 

• His Excellency Sheikh Khaled bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of Marjan Island, Chairman of the Board of Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics PSC and Vice-Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Development Office
• H.E Dr. Maryam Matar - Founder of UAEGDA 
• Badr Jafar - CEO of Crescent Enterprises
• Melody Hossaini - CEO of InspirEngage
• Evans Wadongo - Co Founder of Greenwize Energy Ltd

Haitham Mattar, CEO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said: “His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi has placed youth development and education as a vital component of Ras Al Khaimah’s progressive strategy and we are proud to host such events to support this vision. The event is set to stir a number of opinions and debate as our youth leads the way on a range of pressing topics.”

Ras Al Khaimah is now widely recognized as one of the most rapidly developing tourism sectors in the UAE. “It has been a busy year for us with the launch of our new Tourism Strategy ‘Destination Ras Al Khaimah 2019’, which sets out to attract 1 million visitors. As part of our continued focus on the MICE industry and business travel segment, we are pursuing expansion plans to enhance the destination and broaden our offering. The Young Global Leaders Debate is the first of many business focused events on our calendar which aim to further build Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a leading destination for business and leisure travel.”