“Al Rafid” magazine highlights Sharjah's cultural role

Education and innovation

The magazine dedicated significant space to education, covering the honouring of the winners of the 31st Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. This coincided with the launch of the fifth Sharjah International Summit for Education Development, themed "Together We Make an Impact."

In the field of academic and linguistic development, this issue examines the details of the “Second Sharjah International Conference on Arabic Language,” which discussed the integration of artificial intelligence in linguistics and included research from 28 countries. It also highlights the approval of new postgraduate programmes at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) during a meeting of the Board of Trustees, chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS. Additionally, the issue covers the annual ceremony of the AUS Alumni Association, attended by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah.

Achievements

The issue highlighted a major new achievement: the inclusion of four archaeological sites in the Emirate of Sharjah on the ICESCO Islamic Heritage List. These sites are Wadi Al Helo, Al Faya, Al Nahwa, and the historical towers and forts of Khorfakkan, thereby strengthening the Emirate's international cultural reputation. The issue also featured the launch of the 23rd Sharjah Heritage Days, with 27 countries participating and the Republic of Portugal as the guest of honour.

Environmentally, the magazine covered the opening of the fifth Sharjah Environmental Summit, held under the theme "Water Crisis," which explored the link between visual arts and sustainable environmental protection.

Community leadership

The magazine highlighted Sharjah’s active humanitarian role by covering the reception of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council. The meeting emphasised the enduring humanitarian partnership between the two countries. The magazine also highlighted Her Highness’s assertion that investing in childhood is the foundation of the future, made during the inauguration of the new expansion of the Amiri Guard Nursery.

Manifestations of Arabic poetry

As is its tradition, “Al Rafid” dedicated its creative pages to displays of Arabic poetry, showcasing the vibe of poetry venues and their activities across various Arab capitals. Coverage included the Poetry Criticism Forum in Marrakesh, poetry evenings in Mafraq, creative works blending poetry and music in Kairouan and Luxor, poetic recitations in Nouakchott, and book signings by young poets in Tetouan.