Shurooq ties up with Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Foundation

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) signed an MoU to advance global efforts to safeguard children vulnerable to exploitation in communities facing exceptional challenges.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

This partnership aligns with the mission of the Foundation, established under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of KSQF, to preserve the humanitarian legacy of Sheikh Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi.

The Foundation works to protect children worldwide from all forms of exploitation, empower communities facing exceptional challenges, and support local organisations across different countries in developing sustainable measures that safeguard children's rights to security, education, and dignity.

Under the MoU, Shurooq will employ its diverse cultural, tourism, and leisure destinations as platforms for community awareness and wider participation in initiatives that support KSQF's goals. These destinations attract thousands of visitors daily, including residents and tourists from around the world. KSQF, in turn, will contribute its development expertise and global partnerships to strengthen child protection systems and curb harmful practices such as child labour, human trafficking, and child marriage.