Sharjah24: Sharjah's Sociological Association (SSA) concluded its involvement in the current Sharjah International Book Fair with a noteworthy addition to the event's cultural landscape.
The group attracted a lot of attention with its 15 interactive lectures on current social concerns. These events demonstrated the association's dedication to promoting social and cultural awareness in the neighbourhood.
This year, the organisation will have a special stand to display its most recent publications. These included the books "Effectiveness of Community Rehabilitation Programmes at the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination" by Dr Aliyah Al-Shehi and "Drug Prevention Campaigns in the Emirate of Sharjah" by Dr Saleh Al-Marashda. Additionally, they set up a dedicated area for signing these recent publications.
The association also organised discussions on sensitive topics such as domestic abuse, deviant thinking, positive parenting, social media regulations, the risks of online gaming during childhood, the role of literature in social development, social research, social professionalism, and creative volunteer work. The participation of specialists and researchers from a range of disciplines enhanced the conversations.
"The association also organised discussions on sensitive topics, such as domestic violence, deviant minds, positive parenting, social media regulations, the dangers of online games for children, and the role of literature in social development, social research, social professionalism, and innovation in volunteer work," said Dr Mohammed Hamdan Bin Jarash, a board member and head of the Cultural Committee. The participation of specialists and researchers from a range of disciplines enhanced the conversations.
He went on to say that the seminars covered a wide range of socially relevant subjects, such as the threats that artificial intelligence poses to human values, the risks associated with drugs and preventative measures, and the contribution that reading makes to sustainable development.