SCC enhances support for cultural sector

This meeting is a key part of a series of discussions organized by the Education, Culture, Media, and Youth Committee. The goal is to stay updated on cultural developments and provide support to organizations involved in promoting cultural identity. They aim to help these institutions improve and succeed in the cultural field.

The visit was led by Sheikha Ali Al Naqbi, who is the Chairwoman of the Committee. She was joined by committee members Kaltham Saif Al Tunaiji, Sheikha Khalfan Al Dhain Al Naqbi, and Yousef Mohammed Al Mazrouei, along with Huda Al Hammadi, who serves as the Secretary of the Committee.

A group was welcomed by Abdullah Mohammed Al Owais, the Chairman of the Department of Culture, and Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, the Director of the Cultural Affairs Department. They discussed how the Department of Culture has been actively helping to promote arts and culture in Sharjah. This department has played a leading role in enhancing the cultural landscape not just locally, but also on a regional and international level.

Monday evening marked the opening of the 19th Sharjah Nabati Poetry Festival. The event is a major cultural celebration of folk poetry in the UAE and the Arab world. It highlights Sharjah's commitment to preserving poetic traditions and sharing them with younger generations. The festival is a wonderful opportunity to honor this rich heritage and keep it alive for the future.

The committee praised the festival for its quality, highlighting that events like these play a significant role in promoting cultural identity. They provide a valuable chance for poets who specialize in Nabati poetry to express their creativity. The committee also stressed how important it is to keep these cultural events going, as they support the growth of literature and encourage interaction between different generations.

Promoting cultural programs

A recent meeting brought together committee members and officials from the Department of Culture to discuss important topics related to culture and training. They talked about how cultural programs can help young people develop their creative skills and the need to update these programs to align with today's advancements. The group also explored ways to improve collaboration between the Consultative Council and the Department of Culture to support upcoming cultural projects.

The attendees talked about ways to broaden specialized training programs in cultural and artistic areas, so more people can benefit from them. They also looked into how the Emirate of Sharjah is supporting writers, artists, and thinkers, encouraging them to be creative and engage with both local and global cultural activities.

Sheikha Ali Al Naqbi shared that this visit is part of the Consultative Council's mission to promote culture and education that lasts. The goal is to enhance programs that will help make Sharjah known worldwide as a center for culture.

She expressed her gratitude for the important role the Department of Culture plays in shaping the cultural landscape. The department is dedicated to offering creative opportunities that support the work of Emirati and Arab thinkers, writers, and poets.

Abdullah Mohammed Al Owais welcomed the committee and highlighted that the teamwork between the Sharjah Cultural Council (SCC) and the Department of Culture will help strengthen upcoming plans and support cultural events. This collaboration aims to enrich the cultural scene in Sharjah, aligning with the goals of the wise leadership to establish Sharjah as a cultural hub both in the Arab world and internationally.

At the end of their visit, the committee expressed their appreciation for the work done by the Department of Culture. They highlighted the need to keep working together to support cultural projects and raise awareness of the arts within the community. The committee also emphasized the value of offering specialized training in cultural fields, which would benefit artists and help ensure the ongoing growth of the cultural scene in Sharjah.