Rubu’ Qarn launches Gulf Bridges in Sharjah

In a recorded message for the occasion, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and President of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation, extended a warm welcome to the participants in Sharjah, an emirate renowned for its commitment to human development and the cultivation of thought and culture, aimed at inspiring future generations.

Her Highness stated, "Your gathering today is more than just a meeting; it is a reunion that embodies the authentic values uniting our Gulf peoples and reinforces the bonds of brotherhood that strengthen our collective power. If the only outcome of this gathering is the establishment of strong fraternal relationships, that alone is a testament to the success of your meeting in achieving its goals and aspirations."

The opening ceremony took place at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah and was attended by distinguished leaders and heads of local and Emirati community authorities.

Hanan Al Mahmoud, a board member of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation, highlighted that the programme serves as a unique model for Gulf cooperation in developing young leaders. She addressed the participants with encouragement: "Our promising youth, you are the force we depend upon to build a bright future for your generation and those that follow. Lead with steadfast thought and identity; work with your hands and pursue your passions! Persist with determination, and remember that leaders are not born; they forge their own paths."

On behalf of the participating delegations, Zaid Fahad Al-Otaibi from the Kuwaiti delegation expressed gratitude to the UAE and Sharjah for hosting this programme. He remarked, "We gather here with a shared purpose: to build bridges of cooperation among youth leaders to cultivate a Gulf generation capable of fulfilling the aspirations of our brotherly nations' governments."

During the opening ceremony, partners were recognised for their contributions, including representatives from the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, Sharjah Municipality, and the Federal Youth Foundation, as well as heads of delegations from GCC countries. The event concluded with a keynote session titled "The Launch of Greatness," presented by training consultant Mohammed Al-Khalidi. He outlined key principles of effective leadership and strategies for performance enhancement to achieve success.

The "Gulf Bridges – Gulf Youth Leadership Programme," which was approved at the 37th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Youth and Sports Committee, marks a significant step towards strengthening Gulf unity and fostering future leaders. Its aim is to create an environment conducive to preparing young leaders in alignment with the visions and aspirations of GCC governments, thereby empowering them to contribute to building a sustainable future for Arab Gulf states.