Moroccan Delegation Explores Sharjah's Youth Empowerment Strategies And Initiatives

Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators in Sharjah recently hosted a delegation from Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication. This visit was part of a programme aimed at exchanging expertise and reviewing Rubu’ Qarn’s experience in youth development. The goal is to enhance cooperation between the two regions and support initiatives that develop youth skills in both Sharjah and Morocco.

The Moroccan delegation was welcomed by Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director-General of Rubu’ Qarn, along with directors from its member organisations. These include Sharjah Children, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, Sharjah Youth, and the Sharjah Foundation for Capacity Development. The visiting group featured Kenza Abu Rumman, Director of the Youth Sector at Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, along with several heads of strategic departments.

Sheikha Jawaher highlighted that the visit underscores the strong relationship between the UAE and Morocco. Both nations are committed to empowering future generations. She also mentioned that H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi's recent visit to Morocco opened new avenues for cultural and social cooperation. This visit emphasised the importance both countries place on family and youth development.

The week-long programme provided the delegation with an overview of Rubu’ Qarn’s comprehensive system. This included tours of institutions like Sharjah Children, Sharjah Youth, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, and Sharjah Capacity Building. Additionally, they explored Rubu’ Qarn’s specialised centres focusing on science and technology, life skills, music, theatre, and performing arts.

The delegation also visited FANN – Media Discovery Platform – which plays a significant role in nurturing creative personalities among children and youth. It aims to achieve sustainable development in media arts culture for young people. The agenda included visits to several leading institutions in Sharjah to gain insights into their programmes.

Among these were the Sharjah Scouts Commission to learn about its scouting skills system and development programmes; the Sharjah Olympic Women's Sports Centre as an example of women's empowerment in sports; and the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology to understand the scientific experience behind the "SharjahSat" project.

Learning from Morocco's Experience

Sheikha Jawaher noted that Morocco’s experience in youth programmes offers valuable insights for joint initiatives. This collaboration aims to foster mutual growth by learning from each other’s experiences in developing youth capabilities across various sectors.

The visit reflects a shared vision between both regions to empower young people through education and skill-building initiatives. By exchanging knowledge and expertise, they aim to create opportunities that benefit future generations in both countries.

With inputs from WAM