Sharjah Majlis to discuss women empowerment

Sharjah - The Ramadan Majlis will see sessions with apublic figures, intellectuals, artists, scholars, authors, sports persons and media personalities.

The evolution of women's empowerment in the UAE from the establishment of the Union until the present day will be discussed at the first session of Sharjah Media Centre's fifth Ramadan Majlis today.
The majlis at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah, will see the presence of high-profile UAE figures including Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and Khawla Al Mulla, Chairperson of Sharjah Consultative Council. Other participants at the session titled "Women Leading Excellence Dialogue" are Dr Mona Al Bahar, acting CEO of Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, and Aisha Sultan, founder and director of Dar Waraq Publishing House, Dubai.
Lauding the centre's initiative to turn the spotlight on the role of women in the UAE's march of progress, Noura Al Kaabi said: "Women's experience in the UAE is an important one that began with the establishment of the State of the Union by the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan."
She said that she is looking forward to highlighting the strong support extended by the UAE since its inception to women so they could play a full role in the society and Shaikh Zayed's view of women as one of the UAE society's main pillars and as men's partners in advancing the process of development and the achievement of the objectives of the UAE. She said that thanks to the support extended by the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE women have been a strong pillar of the progress and development witnessed in the UAE.
The proceedings of the session will also see simultaneous translation and interpretation in English for the benefit of those who cannot follow Arabic.
The Ramadan Majlis will continue till June 20, after the Taraweeh prayers and will see five intellectually stimulating sessions with a galaxy of public figures, intellectuals, artists, scholars, authors, sports persons and media personalities taking part in debates and interactive discussions in the spirit of promoting a culture of dialogue.
Shaikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre, said: "The Ramadan Majlis initiative is part of our efforts to highlight the cultural vision of Sharjah, which believes in promoting dialogue and respect for others, harmony, love, and tolerance among all sections of the community and larger humanity.
"We are looking to use the SMC Ramadan Majlis as a platform for meaningful intellectual dialogue, in line with the approach of the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE in promoting tolerance and building a culture of dialogue. Dialogue is important within the Islamic culture and necessary to exchange knowledge during sessions that discuss various issues and concerns facing society," he added.
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