First edition of Sharjah Human Development Forum launched

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, in the presence of Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, attended the launch of the inaugural Sharjah Human Development Forum on Wednesday.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The event, held at UOS's Al Razi Hall, ran under the theme “Humanity and Heritage in Palestine.”

The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem, followed by a keynote address delivered by Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi.

He noted that the forum reflects the vision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to place people at the centre of every project and effort.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed thanked Sheikha Jawaher and her institutions for involving UoS in the forum's mission.

He said the partnership underscores the need to place educational institutions at the heart of humanitarian and development work.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed said that choosing “Humanity and Heritage in Palestine” as the theme of the forum's inaugural edition aligns with the university's path as it works to advance the forum's objectives.