Sharjah Police chief opens 4 modern prison libraries

This initiative aims to promote reading and knowledge among inmates, fostering intellectual and educational growth within a rehabilitative environment

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Major General Abdullah Mubarak Bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, has inaugurated four modern libraries at the Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre, in partnership with Knowledge Without Borders.

This initiative aims to promote reading and knowledge among inmates, fostering intellectual and educational growth within a rehabilitative environment.

The inauguration was attended by several distinguished figures, including Mohammed Khalaf, Director General of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority and Member of the Sharjah Media Council; Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of the Emirates Publishers Association; and senior officials and police representatives.

During the tour, Bin Amer explored the newly established libraries, which feature diverse literary collections and best-selling books tailored to inmates’ interests. He also inspected the dedicated women’s section and visited Dar Al Aman Nursery. He emphasised that this initiative reflects Sharjah Police and Knowledge Without Borders’ dedication to fostering a culture of reading and enhancing rehabilitation efforts through education, skills development, and psychological support.