Post by : Badri Ariffin

Sharjah, UAE: On Sunday, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, launched the 18th session of the Sharjah Children’s Shura Council and the 9th session of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council at the Sharjah Consultative Council headquarters. This year's theme is “Serving the Community is Leadership.”

In his address, Sheikh Sultan highlighted that the councils function in alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, complemented by the unwavering support of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi. He expressed his admiration for the children and youth of Sharjah, commending their engagement.

The Deputy Ruler articulated that the chosen slogan emphasizes the importance of responsibility and active participation, affirming Sharjah's confidence in its youth to deliberate on significant issues and propose valuable insights for societal and national advancement.

He underscored that serving on the councils is not a mere honorary status, but a genuine commitment and educational experience. The councils facilitate the development of dialogue skills, teamwork, respect for diverse viewpoints, and leadership qualities among young members.

With approximately 20,000 voters involved in electing council members, Sheikh Sultan noted the significant community backing for youth engagement in decision-making.

He encouraged council members to responsibly share their perspectives, engage actively in discussions, and propose actionable recommendations for Sharjah's future. He congratulated them and wished success for their parliamentary journeys.

The opening event featured the UAE national anthem and Quran recitation, followed by the oath-taking ceremonies for 60 members of the Children’s Shura Council and 80 members of the Youth Shura Council.

Hamid Saeed Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Children’s Shura Council, expressed gratitude towards the leadership for empowering children and providing them a voice in societal matters, emphasizing the crucial role of their insights in shaping a prosperous future.

Hamad Mohammed Ibrahim, Chairman of the Youth Shura Council, noted that the youth are essential contributors to developmental efforts and are determined to translate ideas into actionable community initiatives. He thanked Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed and Sheikha Jawaher for fostering youth leadership.

The councils aim to enhance parliamentary competencies among the youth and to cultivate dialogue, responsibility, and civic involvement. This initiative reflects Sharjah's commitment to investing in human resources and grooming future leaders.

The ceremony was attended by notable officials, including Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, alongside various government representatives.

#Global News