UOS graduates 78 Arab youths in parliamentary skills

Organised by the university’s Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development (CCEPD), the ceremony was attended by Ayman Osman Al Barout, Secretary-General of the Arab Parliament for the Child; His Excellency Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Deputy Secretary-General; Majid Mohammed Al Jarwan, UOS Vice-Chancellor for Public Relations; and Dr Asmaa Nusairi, Director of the CCEPD, along with parents and guests.

145 hours of intensive training

A total of 47 parliamentarians and 31 young participants from national parliaments and child welfare bodies received diplomas after completing 145 hours of intensive training. The programme focused on developing personal, cognitive and leadership skills, enabling participants to discuss child rights, present recommendations and engage confidently in parliamentary procedures.

The curriculum included modules on parliamentary fundamentals, session management, public speaking, protocol, elections, sustainability, artificial intelligence, 21st-century skills, legislative systems, and the Arab League.

Officials praise initiative

Al Barout expressed pride in the new cohort, noting that the programme reflects His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah's vision of supporting youth initiatives and promoting sustainable citizenship values.

Dr Nusairi congratulated the graduates, describing the programme as a distinctive pathway for developing young Arab leaders and equipping them with the skills needed to shape the future.

Graduate highlights programme impact

Dina Banimani, a graduate from Morocco, thanked the organisers and said the programme significantly enhanced participants’ knowledge, particularly in parliamentary culture and child rights, while fostering responsibility and collaborative values.