The Forum’s series aimed to foster national awareness and instill the values of moderation and cultural identity in university youth, aligning with the forum’s mission to cultivate a generation proud of its heritage and capable of representing Emirati societal values.
The first lecture, led by Dr. Turki Al-Qahtani, Assistant Professor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, focused on "Cultural Identity and Moderation: Their Concept and Relationship." Dr. Al-Qahtani explored the importance of moderation as a core value for societal coexistence and diversity, using the Emirati experience as a model.
The second lecture, by Dr. Mahdi Qais Al-Janabi, Associate Professor of Interpretation and Quranic Sciences at the University of Sharjah, addressed "Techniques for Protecting Societal Principles from Encroachment," offering practical models for safeguarding core values.