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Sharjah 24
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
APC issues its 12th Parliamentarian magazine
The magazine is issued by APC General Secretariat, under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief and General Supervisor Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of APC, and is managed by Dr. Haider Waqe Allah, with the participation of the editorial board consisting of Marwa Al Suwaidi, Dr. Islam Al Shiwi and a number of children parliament members, which ensures the provision of integrated content that combines deep analysis and an interesting style close to children. A variety of topics The new issue is distinguished by the diversity of its sections and the richness of its topics that address Arab childhood issues from multiple angles. The "Panorama of the Arab Parliament for Children" section covers the most prominent achievements and activities of the parliament, highlighting the role of children in the parliamentary process and their unique experience in participation and decision-making. The issue also includes topics related to children's election campaigns and their right to express their opinions freely, which enhances their awareness of the importance of democracy and participation in building a brighter future. Among the distinctive sections in the issue, the "Spotlight" section stands out, which deals with inspiring figures in the world of children's literature. This issue highlights the great writer Kamel Al Kilani, a pioneer of children's literature in the Arab world, reviewing his contributions to shaping the literary and cultural awareness of children across successive generations. The values of Arab culture The "In Heritage" section delves into folk tales that reflect the authentic values of Arab culture, while the "Science and Innovation" section focuses on developments in artificial intelligence and its role in supporting childhood and developing their future skills. The issue also includes rich topics related to health, through the "Health Culture for You and Your Family" section, which provides advice on proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, as well as educational articles on the importance of balancing learning and entertainment, which enhances the concept of self-development in children. As for the dialogue between Salem and Salama, it addressed the topic of "Democrats", highlighting the electoral practices in the Arab Parliament for Children, in an interactive manner that makes it easy for children to understand the foundations of democracy and free choice. With such diversity, the "Arab Parliament for the Child" magazine confirms its position as a leading magazine in the field of journalism directed at Arab children, combining knowledge, education and entertainment, and contributing to enhancing the awareness of the emerging generations of their active role in society. Editor-in-Chief and General Supervisor Ayman Othman Al Barout confirmed that the magazine is a continuation of the approach of the Parliament in providing content that enhances children's thinking and connects them to their culture and identity, noting that the new issue keeps pace with the aspirations of Arab childhood by highlighting their issues in a manner that takes into account their interests and level of awareness, and provides them with a platform to express their aspirations and hopes. Al Barout added that the 'Young Parliamentarian' magazine reinforces the role of the Arab child being the promising future.
Sharjah 24
19-02-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
APC engages in Arabic language historical dictionary dialogue
During the meeting, the children discussed the importance of a remarkable new project—the historical dictionary of the Arabic language. This project is a comprehensive effort that documents how Arabic has evolved over time and involved the work of 400 researchers and scholars from across the Arab world, all guided by the Ruler of Sharjah. Dr. Haidar Waqe Allah led the meeting on behalf of the General Secretariat of the Arab Parliament for Children and encouraged the young members to share their thoughts about the dictionary. Ibtihal Al-Maaref from Morocco highlighted how this dictionary has become famous for being the largest linguistic encyclopedia ever, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. It consists of 127 printed volumes and more than 20,000 electronic volumes. Children from different countries shared their perspectives: Zainab Moulay Ahmed from Mauritania emphasized how this dictionary will help preserve the Arabic language for future generations. Hour Brijia from Palestine described the dictionary as a valuable reference that captures the growth of words and their meanings over time. Joya Al Shab from Lebanon pointed out how essential this resource is for poets, writers, and anyone who loves the language. Razan Al-Baj from Saudi Arabia explained that this dictionary differs from traditional dictionaries because it tracks the history of words along with evidence from literary texts. Talal Dhafer Al-Hababi from Qatar explained how to search within the dictionary, showing how each word is presented alongside its background and meaning changes over the years. Ryan Mohammed Al-Shuraid from Jordan shared his experience using the electronic version, mentioning how easy it is to find words. He demonstrated this by searching for the word 'parliament' and discovering its meaning as a governing body in the country. Another child found that the word 'child' has the same origin in both Arabic and Aramaic, which surprised everyone. Many children expressed their thoughts on the historical dictionary and how beneficial it is for Arab kids. The meeting concluded with gratitude to all participants and an invitation to explore more about the Arabic language through the Historical Dictionary's website. After the meeting, Ayman Othman Al-Barout, the Secretary-General of the APC, praised the session, saying it allowed Arab children to express their views on the historical dictionary of their language. He noted that the meeting reflects the parliament's goal of engaging children with important cultural topics while strengthening their connection to the Arabic language. He also thanked His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for his ongoing support of Arabic language initiatives, which positions Sharjah as a cultural center uniting Arab children in the pursuit of knowledge.
Sharjah 24
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Arab Parliament for the Child prepares for 4th session in Sharjah
This session aligns with the Arab Parliament for Children's commitment to boosting the participation of Arab children in parliamentary activities and developing their skills in dialogue and decision-making, ultimately fostering a generation capable of fulfilling their future roles. Organisational and logistical preparations Yesterday, the General Secretariat held a meeting, led by His Excellency Ayman Osman Al-Barout, Secretary-General of the Arab Parliament for the Child. During the meeting, they discussed organisational aspects related to the reception of delegations, distribution of work teams, volunteers, and reviewed the tasks assigned to each team to ensure smooth and effective coordination of the sessions and accompanying events. The meeting also covered the first session's agenda, as well as the necessary logistical preparations to provide a comprehensive experience for the participating children. The General Secretariat stressed the importance of coordinating with strategic partners, with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority organising a tourism programme to introduce participants to the emirate's landmarks and cultural heritage. Additionally, the Al Qimmah Foundation, represented by Sharjah Youth, will offer a programme focusing on leadership skills and teamwork, along with introducing the Parliamentary Diploma in collaboration with the University of Sharjah. The organising teams are working round the clock to complete the final preparations, including setting up the reception area, ensuring all technical and logistical requirements are met, and arranging educational and recreational activities to complement the sessions, ensuring a unique parliamentary experience for Arab children. Ayman Osman Al-Barout, Secretary-General of the Arab Parliament for the Child, affirmed that the Parliament is dedicated to providing a rich parliamentary experience to Arab children, enhancing their leadership skills, and developing their abilities to engage effectively in social issues. This contributes to preparing them to become future leaders. He added that the fourth session will feature targeted programmes aimed at advancing the children's abilities, empowering them to engage in parliamentary roles and contribute to the development of their countries.
