Ruler Of Sharjah To Open 'Investing In The Future' Conference

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Ruler of Sharjah to open 'Investing in the Future' Conference

SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 22nd Oct, 2018) The third edition of the "Investing in the Future" International Conference, IIFMENA 2018, will be launched this coming Wednesday at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah, in the presence and under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation, TBHF, UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment.

Held under the theme "Youth - Crisis Challenges and Development Opportunities", the conference is organised by the TBHF, a Sharjah-based international humanitarian body. The event focusses on humanitarian and development challenges in the MENA region.

It will highlight youth-related issues in the MENA region, especially those that emerge from war, conflict and natural disasters, and will bring together senior officials and experts from the UAE and beyond to discuss remedies centred on the role of youth and how they can be more actively involved in the process.

The conference will open on 24th October with His Highness Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi delivering the keynote address. Youth figures such as Nobel laureate Nadia Murad; Ahmed Abu Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, and senior UAE officials such as Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh, researcher on youth and gender, demographics will speak at the event.

IIFMENA’s two-day agenda will throw the spotlight on ways governments, civil society, international organisations, academia, and the private sector can collaborate to involve the region’s youth more effectively in consultative, policy- and decision-making processes.

The conference will host top Emirati leaders who will focus on youth empowerment issues.

The speakers include Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council; and TBHF’s Humanitarian Envoy Omar Sultan Al Olama, Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher education and Advanced Skills in the UAE; Hessa bint Eisa Bu Humaid, Minister of Community Development; Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences; Reem BinKaram, Director of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and board Member of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation, and Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Government Relations Department and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Digital Transformation in Sharjah.

Day 1 (24th October) discussions The first day’s discussion agenda will cover crucial themes in crisis management and youth development that IIFMENA will host with its key partners. These discussions include the topics "Youth in Conflict and Peacebuilding", "Youth Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Growth and Employment", "Social Norms and Practices Hindering Young Women Reaching their Potential", and "Life Skills and Citizenship Education in the middle East and North Africa a New Learning Agenda for a New Generation".

Day 2 (25th October) discussions The second day of IIFMENA 2018 will bring to the fore the aspect of youth participation in developmental challenges through specific discussions on "Youth Social Media and Creating Positive Change", "Youth and Climate Change", "Inspirational Session – Rally Team", and conclude with "Youth-led discussion – Youth Participation in MENA Development".

Individuals and organisations interested in attending the IIFMENA conference can register on http://iifmena.org.