His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the Department of Culture in Sharjah to organize the fourth edition of the Arab Poetry Forums in Africa. This cycle will take place in nine countries: Chad, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, South Sudan, and Niger. Events will begin in Chad and conclude in Niger by September 2025.
The initiative reflects Sharjah’s commitment to supporting literary movements in Africa and strengthening the presence of Arabic language and literature among African communities. It also aims to discover poetic talent, revive classical Arabic traditions, and build cultural bridges between Africa and the Arab world.
On the other hand, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has directed the provision of all necessary resources for Al Hoor Kindergarten in Dibba Al-Hisn as a gift to its students. Sheikh Sultan instructed Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) to consult with relevant officials at the Ministry of Education to assess the kindergarten’s needs and submit them for his approval.
This decision came in response to a call from Um Rashid during the "Direct Line" programme, during which Um Rashid highlighted significant shortages at the kindergarten.