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The session was chaired by His Excellency Saeed Matar bin Hamed Al Tunaiji, Chairman of the Family Affairs Committee, in the presence of Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi, Committee Rapporteur, and members Abdullah Ali Al Badawi Al Hosani, Abdullah Rashid Ma'dan Al Ketbi, Abdullah Salem bin Tarish Al Kaabi, Mohammed Al Alawi Al Dhahouri, and Humaid Obaid Al Hamoudi. Also attending were Her Excellency Halima Al Owais, Deputy Chairperson of SCC, Sheikha Al Thunain Al Naqbi, Council Member, and representatives from the Council’s General Secretariat, Sumayya Jassim and Abdullah Al Soufi.
During the meeting, the committee discussed its action plans for the next phase and the priorities it will focus on to address family issues in the Emirate of Sharjah. The committee concentrates on studying topics related to strengthening family cohesion and enabling the family to fulfil its role in caring for and raising generations, guided by the directives and visions of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to making the family a central pillar of social development, in line with Sharjah’s longstanding approach to human-centred growth.
The committee expressed its gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for designating 2026 as the Year of the Family. This initiative aims to promote the objectives of the National Agenda for the Growth of the Emirati Family and to raise awareness within UAE society, including citizens and residents, about the importance of maintaining family cohesion and strong relationships that unite family members, as these are the main pillars of a strong and prosperous society.
The committee also emphasised that this announcement reflects the vital role of the family in the thoughts of wise leadership and its function in fostering authentic values of cooperation, communication, and harmony that define UAE society. It also highlights the importance of transmitting these values to future generations to safeguard and perpetuate them. Furthermore, the committee will strive to align with this national orientation through its operational framework within the strategy of the Advisory Council of the Emirate of Sharjah.
The Committee also praised the significant efforts of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, in supporting families and fostering cohesion through initiatives and projects launched by Her Highness via the Sharjah Family Affairs Council. These efforts have contributed to empowering Emirati families and enhancing their social and psychological stability, in line with the national vision to build a cohesive society that prioritises human development.
His Excellency Saeed Matar bin Hamed Al Tunaiji emphasised that the committee operates with an integrated vision to examine social challenges and propose initiatives and recommendations aimed at developing legislation and policies that support the family. He explained that the committee is executing qualitative initiatives, including workshops and educational seminars to address family and childhood issues, while highlighting successful experiences in caring for the family and strengthening its roles.
Al Tunaiji further highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration with relevant government, private, and community organisations to serve the community and support the Family Year in 2026, in a way that promotes integration within the social services offered to families. He emphasised that the committee will continue to act as a legislative and supervisory body that helps realise the Emirate of Sharjah's vision of building a cohesive, safe, and sustainable society.
During the meeting, they reviewed the work completed in the previous two sessions and evaluated past initiatives to prepare for developing work mechanisms in the next phase, ensuring the continuity of efforts in serving the Sharjah family and achieving its goals towards stability and social prosperity.
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