In a year where, unsettling change swept through nations, many people were left full of anxiety and worry for their future. The youth were impacted, especially, when the mode of education changed, work changed, and entrepreneurship and business were challenged. Still, it is in times such as these that humanity should look up, above and beyond the crippling circumstances, beyond the glass roof, far away to the horizon of opportunities. The salvaging of nations is dependent on their youth, and the road to recovery rests on the shoulders of the leaders of the next generation. We are joined by His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Her Excellency Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, UAE to share their thoughts on empowering the youth and the importance of cultivating curiosity and creativity to restore hope for the years ahead