UAE generations raised with love for Palestine: Jawaher

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Affairs Authority, attended on Wednesday the sessions of the first edition of the Global Children and Youth Film Congress held as part of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth at House of Wisdom.

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Sheikha Jawaher said the main session addressed the Palestinian cause, which remains deeply rooted in the UAE's conscience, particularly in Sharjah.

She emphasised that generations in the UAE have been raised with a steadfast love for Palestine that can never be erased.

She warned against misleading narratives on modern platforms attempting to distort facts and influence young minds, calling on Arabs to uphold the truth and express solidarity with Palestine.

She urged media professionals to continue advocating accuracy and integrity, using their platforms to strengthen Palestine’s presence in public consciousness while ensuring children are protected from content that contradicts Islamic and cultural values.

She also highlighted the dangers of content promoting destructive behaviour through films and electronic games and urged Emirati society to protect its children from such influences.

The opening ceremony featured a short film showcasing highlights from the 12th edition of the festival, which screened 74 films selected from 1,740 submissions across 26 countries.