Zayed University hosted a youth workshop in Dubai entitled "The Role of Youth in Planning the Union's Centennial" which comes in the framework of the youth seminars organized by the Emirates Youth Council. The seminar was attended by Prof Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of ZU, H.E Saeed Ali Al Rumaithi, Member of the Federal National Council. Dr Karima Al Mazroui, Acting Executive Director P12 Sector, Abu Dhabi Education Council.

The seminar expanded to an open dialogue between the speakers, faculty members, students and graduates, and was moderated by Soraya Al Marzouki.