Sharjah Radio concludes “Ruwad Al Athir”, and awards winners

August 16, 2025 / 9:01 PM

Sharjah 24: Ahmed Buklah, Acting Head of Radio Content at Sharjah Radio, announced that Sharjah Radio, affiliated with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA), organised the closing ceremony of the first edition of the programme “Ruwad Al Athir”. The event was held at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, with the participation of 12 start-up entrepreneurs from various cities and regions across Sharjah, aiming to empower them to develop their ideas and transform them into sustainable projects.

Competitive finale encouraging innovation

Ahmed Buklah stated that the finale of the first edition of “Ruwad Al Athir” witnessed a competition among 12 start-up entrepreneurs to motivate and encourage them to innovate and adopt economic projects that serve the Emirate and cultivate a creative and proactive generation.

Supporting young talent

Buklah explained to “Sharjah 24” that the “Ruwad Al Athir” programme reflects the radio station’s goals of supporting young talent and encouraging them to continue their journey of giving and creativity. The programme aims to make the Emirate a hub for talent, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Awards and financial support

The Acting Head of Radio Content highlighted that the radio station provided direct financial support to the top three winners, with AED 15,000 for each. Additionally, the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad) granted five licences, while Sharjah Islamic Bank contributed by opening bank accounts for three pioneering projects.