Central Region Parents Council holds “Knowledge is Light” forum

September 08, 2025 / 2:04 PM

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Rashid Abdullah Al Mahyan, Chairman of the Central Region Parents Council, affiliated with the Sharjah Districts Affairs Department, announced the organisation of the first edition of the “Knowledge is Light” Forum, held in conjunction with International Literacy Day.

The forum saw the participation of more than 45 women from the Central Region who had completed literacy programmes and continued their educational journey in institutions across the UAE.

Gratitude to the leadership

His Excellency Rashid Abdullah Al Mahyan expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership for their significant efforts in eradicating illiteracy and spreading knowledge across society.

He stressed that these efforts have ensured access to education in every city and region of the country, enabling senior citizens to continue their learning journey, complete their studies, and even pursue higher education in academic institutions.