The Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, represented by Sharjah Children, Sharjah Youth, and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, organized a parliamentary procedural session following the opening of the 18th session of the Sharjah Children Shura Council and the 9th session of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council, held under the theme “Serving the Community is Leadership.” Delivered as part of the Foundation’s Life Skills Pathway, the session reflected Sharjah’s pioneering approach to empowering future generations and highlighted the participants’ awareness of their national responsibilities.
The session took place at the Sharjah Consultative Council and was chaired by Humaid Saeed Al Zaabi, President of the Sharjah Children Shura Council, and Hamad Mohammed Ibrahim, President of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council. It provided members with the opportunity to present ideas and discuss proposals on a range of national and community issues affecting children and young people, while selecting the main topic for the councils’ upcoming sessions.
Designed as an open forum for dialogue and responsible decision-making, the session enabled members to demonstrate their ability to analyze current challenges and envision future solutions. Discussions reflected a strong sense of civic awareness and aligned with the aspirations of participants, the needs of society, and the values of the UAE.
The proposed topics covered environmental sustainability, national identity, volunteerism, quality education and innovation, mental and physical well-being, digital balance, educational tourism, integrating agriculture into school curricula, and strengthening family and community cohesion in line with the Year of the Family 2026 initiatives.
Family at the Heart of Youth Perspectives
Youth Council member Miral Abdullah Al Mazmi emphasized that the family is the cornerstone of both individual and community development. She highlighted the importance of addressing the challenges facing families amid rapid social change and proposed a future session titled “The Role of the Family in Building Individuals and Society.”
Children’s Voices on Everyday Issues
Members of the Sharjah Children Shura Council presented a wide range of proposals. Nasser Saif Rashid Al Shamsi called for stronger protection of children’s right to clean air through legislation that monitors air quality and expands green spaces.
Maitha Saeed Mohammed Al Mazrouei stressed the importance of strengthening national identity among children through education, extracurricular activities, and digital programs that balance technological advancement with Emirati values.
Mohammed Salem Khamis Al Mazrouei proposed expanding the concept of volunteerism to embrace children’s ideas and innovations, particularly in technology and environmental fields. Jouri Jassim Abdullah Al Zaabi suggested introducing a “Life Skills” educational pathway to connect classroom learning with practical application.
Hassan Jamal Al Jasmi highlighted the importance of digital well-being and proposed introducing a daily “Digital Balance Hour.” Sultan Omar Rashid Al Ali presented a vision for educational tourism in Sharjah, particularly in Mleiha, combining learning with recreation.
Fatima Ali Hassan Al Ameeri recommended incorporating agriculture as a core school subject to strengthen food security awareness and national belonging, while Aisha Rashid Saeed Al Dhahouri proposed activating neighborhood councils to reinforce family cohesion and facilitate the transfer of values across generations.
Youth Perspectives for Future Solutions
Members of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council also presented forward-looking proposals reflecting thoughtful analysis of contemporary issues.
Obaid Rashid Al Shamsi proposed establishing a unified overseas scholarship office in Sharjah to align academic specializations with the emirate’s future workforce needs.
Shamma Khalil Al Dhahouri addressed the psychological impact of academic pressure and suggested a session titled “Education Between Ambition and Psychological Pressure.”
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Amiri recommended reviewing school schedules—particularly Friday attendance—to strengthen family cohesion. Meera Ali Al Suwaidi highlighted the growing challenges of digital identity protection and deepfake technologies, proposing partnerships between technology and security sectors to safeguard young people online.
Ahmed Ali Al Owais emphasized preserving national identity and the Arabic language, while Maryam Younis Al Feil called for greater stability in educational systems for Grade 12 students. Mansour Hamad Al Kaabi discussed the challenges facing young entrepreneurs and advocated simplifying business procedures for youth.
Hessa Ahmed Al Bloushi addressed school transportation challenges and proposed a unified bus scheduling system. Mohammed Ismail Al Zarooni called for a more balanced school day that better supports family life. Maitha Mohsen Al Kaabi presented proposals to strengthen the inclusion of students with disabilities in private schools, while Ali Yousef Rubari concluded the discussions by proposing the development of a smart healthcare application to help reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.
From Dialogue to Decision
The session concluded with a parliamentary vote by all members to determine the main themes of the councils’ upcoming sessions, reinforcing the values of participation, collective responsibility, constructive dialogue, and consensus-building.
Following the vote, tourism in Sharjah was selected as the topic for the next session of the Sharjah Children Shura Council, while national identity and the family were chosen as the focus of the next Sharjah Youth Shura Council session.
Through this initiative, the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to providing children and young people with a leadership platform that empowers them to express their views responsibly, contribute to community development, and play an active role in shaping a sustainable future for the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Sharjah.
