New York City, US – The Sultanate of Oman is actively participating in the International Youth Forum organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York City, taking place over three days.

Oman is represented by Ahmed bin Khalaf al Adawi, Advisor to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth for Planning and Studies, alongside H E Ambassador Omar bin Said bin Omar al Kathiri, the Sultanate’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

This marks the third consecutive year of Omani participation in the prestigious forum, reaffirming the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth’s dedication to enabling Omani youth to engage with their international peers, share perspectives, and learn from global best practices in sustainable development.

The opening day of the forum explored youth-led solutions for a more resilient and inclusive future, focusing on key areas such as health and digital health (SDG 3), gender equality (SDG 5), and sustainable oceans (SDG 14). Discussions centred on the importance of integrating youth into national strategies and international development efforts, recognising them as key drivers of cultural transformation and innovation in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Forum speakers underlined the need for comprehensive youth policies that foster values of justice and dignity, and ensure youth are active participants in sustainable economic development for future generations.

On the second day, workshops and side events tackled themes including economic growth and decent employment (SDG 8), and the importance of partnerships (SDG 17) to achieve sustainable development. Members of the Omani delegation engaged in dialogue with global experts and fellow youth leaders, sharing Oman’s experience in shaping Oman Vision 2040, which was developed with significant youth input and sets out the strategic direction for the nation’s development.

The forum’s closing day will feature high-level sessions during which youth delegates will present policy recommendations to global decision-makers.

Joining the Omani delegation are officials from the General Directorate of Youth, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and several graduates of the Ministry’s ‘Youth Ambassadors’ programme, which prepares young Omanis for effective global representation.