Make peace a reality for the youth: Sultan
It is our duty to protect the youth’s rights, save them from the influences of extremist forces, and offer them an environment that supports growth.”
Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
It is time to invest more efforts to shape the youth’s potential, intellectual capabilities and regain their confidence in the international community.”
Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation
sharjah — Peace and prosperity can be the reality for future generations, said His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday.
Addressing the opening session of the third edition of the Investing in the Future conference, organised by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), Sheikh Sultan said: “Girls and boys are the pivots of development in the world. It is our duty to protect their rights, save them from the negative influences of extremist forces, and offer them an environment that supports their growth. We can make peace and prosperity the reality for future generations.
“Today’s world competes to acquire and use knowledge to drive growth and prosperity. This conference seeks to do the same by focusing on protecting the youth’s interests,” he added.
Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of TBHF, said in a recorded message: “It is time to invest more efforts to shape the youth’s potential, intellectual capabilities and, most of all, regain their confidence in the international community. This confidence can be enhanced when we show them through our efforts that we are with them; when we believe in their ability to lead change and give them the right opportunities to do so.”
The education, culture and media institutions in the region have a duty to help the youth in coping with today’s era.”
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general, Arab League
Education is key
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general of the Arab League, highlighted the role of leveraging communication technologies to empower the youth and equip them to take on future challenges and opportunities. He said: “The education, culture and media institutions in the region have a duty to help the youth in coping with today’s era. They must arm them with information and awareness, and help them with ideas related to education.”
Gheit said that education systems in the region need to do more in years of early education to build the youth’s patriotism. “Knowing the Arabic language and history is key in our culture,” he added.
Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, said: “The UAE’s National Committee’s strategy for 2030 focuses on the youth, and how to improve their lives and hand them better opportunities”