In total, 792 medals were presented across 24 sports disciplines, celebrating the accomplishments of the talented young athletes. With burgeoning Emirati talents demonstrating their skills on home turf, the UAE emerged as the leading contender in this inaugural event.

It resulted in them securing the majority of the medals with an outstanding count of 296, making up 37 percent of the total medals distributed. The UAE's impressive medal collection included 96 gold, 103 silver, and 97 bronze medals, firmly establishing their position atop the rankings.

Saudi Arabia secured the second position with 149 medals (58 gold, 57 silver, 34 bronze), while Kuwait claimed the third spot with 126 medals (35 gold, 45 silver, 46 bronze). Qatar finished in fourth place with 81 medals (31 gold, 22 silver, 28 bronze), followed closely by Bahrain in fifth place with 77 medals (25 gold, 20 silver, 32 bronze).

Oman rounded up the standings in sixth position, earning a total of 63 medals, including 21 gold, 14 silver, and 28 bronze medals. During the concluding day of competitions at the Gulf Youth Games, the UAE's swimming contingent secured an additional four medals, elevating their overall count to 28, consisting of six gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze.

Additionally, the Emirati fencing team showcased remarkable performances, accumulating six medals over the course of two days, thus bringing their total tally to 11 medals. Tuesday evening witnessed the organising committee of the inaugural Gulf Youth Games hosting a ceremony to pay tribute to the participating delegations.

Conducted in the UAE from 16 April to 2 May, the occasion united 3,500 athletes, both male and female, alongside 300 volunteers and 100 media experts. Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Committee, and Chairman of the Organising Committee, delivered remarks to the assembly.

“This initiative is in line with the vision of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, President of the National Olympic Committee, and President of the First Gulf Youth Games," he said.

“Throughout the sixteen days of competition in the inaugural Gulf Youth Games, we found joy in hosting you in your second home, the UAE. Together, we celebrated the champions, the budding stars, and the hope of Gulf sports. This marks another stride in our journey of nurturing promising generations for a brighter and more prosperous future, continuing the path we embarked upon with our brothers from the GCC, bound by history, brotherhood, and a shared destiny.”