UOS Ramadan Village concludes with impact and benevolence

Forging community partnerships and interactive spaces
 
Dr Salah Tahir Al-Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs, hailed the occasion as a testament to the University's commitment to lasting ties with its graduates. He drew attention to the University’s continuous support of their business ventures and entrepreneurial spirit, alongside their societal contributions. The village, he said, forges community partnerships and interactive spaces that fuse knowledge, leisure, and volunteering, all infused with Ramadan's culture of solidarity and generosity. Dr Al-Haj expressed pride in alumni who have ascended to leadership roles across sectors and nations.
 
Dr Amal Ibrahim Al Ali, Director of the Alumni Office, described the village as a dynamic platform to champion graduates' ventures in various fields and greatly boost their community engagement. This inaugural edition showcased nearly 50 diverse projects, many from UoS alumni, alongside contributions from partners and community groups, advancing goals of entrepreneurial empowerment and societal development.
 
Different activities
 
The activities kicked off with a welcome address from Prof. Eid Kanaan, Dean of Student Affairs, standing in for Vice Chancellor Dr Amina Al Marzooqi. A panel discussion titled "From Idea to Impact: Graduates Driving Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Society," moderated by Dr Nadia Al Mazroui from the College of Pharmacy, featured inspiring tales from business pioneers.
 
Health awareness took centre stage with Dr Maha Mohammed Saber Ayad from the College of Medicine presenting "The Right Path to Avoid Cancer." Attendees enjoyed a planetarium film, cultural quizzes, interactive student activities, and a discourse on "Sharia and Astronomical Criteria for Prayer Times: The Emirati Hijri Calendar as a Model" by Dr Hamad Mohammed Saleh. Dr Asmaa Al Saadi, Director of the Family and Child Studies Centre, led a session on "The Family: Awareness That Protects, Stability That Preserves," with representatives from the Sharjah Family Development Foundation, complemented by artistic performances and contests.
 
University alumnus Mohammed Al Hammad, a member of Sharjah's Consultative Council, shared his pride in returning for graduate studies and praised the University and its alumni association for strengthening bonds with its graduates.
 
Side attractions included medical consultations in nutrition and physiotherapy from the College of Health Sciences, a mobile dental clinic from the College of Dental Medicine, tech-driven Ramadan value stations by the College of Computing and Informatics, student council gatherings, alumni membership updates, and planetarium shows exploring space environments and cosmic phenomena.
 
"Our Graduates: Impact and Giving"
 
The finale featured a forum for alumni from the Colleges of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Sharia and Islamic Studies, drawing wide attendance from graduates, faculty, staff, and community figures. Participants and sponsors received honors, capping an event that embodied Sharjah University's mission to empower alumni as active development partners under its 2026 slogan: "Our Graduates: Impact and Giving."