Jawaher Bint Abdullah appointed Director-General of Rubu’ Qarn

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has issued a decree appointing Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdullah Al Qasimi as the Director-General of Rubu’ Qarn.

This move reflects Sharjah’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its pioneering role in empowering children and youth and developing their leadership and creative skills.

This decision affirms the vision of Sheikha Jawaher, which aims to achieve optimal investment in national competencies and distinguished leaders who have effectively contributed to developing institutional work that reflects continuous efforts to elevate the community of Sharjah.

In her new role, Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdullah will develop comprehensive strategies and specific policies for the institutions under the Quarter Century umbrella. These strategies will ensure the optimal nurturing of children in Sharjah, helping them explore their talents and abilities, build their personalities, and strengthen their sense of belonging to their community and nation through a series of extracurricular initiatives and activities.

As one of the most prominent local female leaders in the field of child and youth care and talent development, Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdullah has been keen on making an impactful mark since the beginning of her professional journey in the creative community sector. Her leadership of FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth & Children for over 13 years has enabled her to harness the efforts and energies of the team to establish a generation of young creatives, fostering their passion for storytelling and translating their creative perspectives to their audience through media materials and films.

Under Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdullah’s management, FUNN launched several pioneering projects and training programmes that developed the skills of many beneficiaries in the fields of cinema, visual arts, and digital media.

Her efforts have also contributed to establishing Sharjah’s position as a regional centre for creativity and culture by building an environment rich in visual creativity.

In recognition of her rich and established career, Sheikha Jawaher awarded her the “Distinguished Performance Medal” in appreciation of her years of extended giving, which had a significant impact on developing institutional work and building children’s skills that benefit the community of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates.

Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators was established in 2016 under the generous guidance of Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, and in response to the vision of his wife, Sheikha Jawaher.

The foundation aims to prepare a qualified generation of leaders and innovators aged between 6 and 31 years through a variety of educational and developmental programmes and initiatives.

Recently, the inaugural session of the “Gulf Bridges – Gulf Youth Leadership Programme” commenced.

Organised by Sharjah Children and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, both part of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, the programme welcomed 40 young participants representing youth delegations from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

In a recorded message for the occasion, Sheikha Jawaher extended a warm welcome to the participants in Sharjah, an emirate renowned for its commitment to human development and the cultivation of thought and culture, aimed at inspiring future generations.

Sheikha Jawaher stated, “Your gathering today is more than just a meeting; it is a reunion that embodies the authentic values uniting our Gulf peoples and reinforces the bonds of brotherhood that strengthen our collective power. If the only outcome of this gathering is the establishment of strong fraternal relationships, that alone is a testament to the success of your meeting in achieving its goals and aspirations.”

The opening ceremony took place at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah and was attended by distinguished leaders and heads of local and Emirati community authorities.

During the opening ceremony, partners were recognised for their contributions, including representatives from the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, Sharjah Municipality, and the Federal Youth Foundation, as well as heads of delegations from GCC countries.

WAM