Sharjah to discuss enduring power of Palestinian identity

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) announced the launch of the Sharjah Human Development Forum (SHDF), an international annual event dedicated to advancing people-centred development and fostering dialogue on the social and cultural dimensions of progress.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The inaugural edition will take place on November 19, 2025, at the University of Sharjah, organised in collaboration with the university. The event will bring together prominent community and sector leaders, experts, decision-makers, and pioneers of impactful development initiatives from across the local and regional landscape.

This year's theme, "Humanity and Heritage in Palestine," will focus on the enduring strength of Palestinian identity, culture, and heritage, while addressing ongoing humanitarian challenges and threats to cultural preservation. The forum will explore how education, cultural continuity, and community resilience serve as foundations for sustainable development, and how humanitarian work must safeguard both human life and cultural identity.

The initiative reflects Sharjah's longstanding belief that true development begins with people - with their capacity to learn, adapt, and contribute meaningfully to their societies. It continues the emirate’s strategic humanitarian vision inspired by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, who have consistently prioritised human dignity, education, and knowledge as the cornerstones of progress.

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