Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah has stressed that the development of the human factor which is so essential to nation-building can be achieved by striking the perfect balance between socio-economic progress and intellectual and emotional development. This understanding, he said, fuelled the farsighted vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who laid the foundations of the emirate's development project with culture at its heart, more than 40 years ago.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi's remarks came during the opening ceremony of the 10th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) held today (Sunday, September 26) under the theme, 'Historic lessons, Future ambitions' at Expo Centre Sharjah. 

At the opening ceremony of IGCF 2021, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi said: “The development of the human factor which is so essential to nation-building can be achieved by striking the perfect balance between socio-economic progress and intellectual and emotional development. In the eighties of the last century, when the region was undergoing rapid urban development during its post-oil discovery phase, the Ruler of Sharjah focused on building the essential human factor. Since then, the emirate has been on a harmonious development journey with an involved and motivated citizenry as its prime goal.”