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Sharjah 24
26-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah social services host partnership foresight meeting
Meeting objectives and themes The meeting focused on improving institutional performance and exploring ways to enhance partnership experiences by providing an interactive platform for exchanging ideas, reviewing achievements and challenges, and looking towards future cooperation. Four main themes were discussed: identifying strengths that promote effective collaboration; addressing challenges and current practices to improve cooperation quality; exploring future opportunities to expand partnerships aligned with community needs; and assessing external threats affecting partnership sustainability. Introduction to Sharjah Social Services The first day began with an extensive overview of the department's services, intervention areas, and strategic vision to improve life quality, especially for vulnerable groups. The presentation highlighted its key roles in care, protection, social security, and community services. Partnership management policy guide Dr Sherif Abu Shady, the department's advisor, presented the detailed "Partnership Management Policy Guide" that frames the department's relationships with partners. The policy emphasises equal partnerships and activating each party's role to achieve shared goals, aiming to build effective and sustainable partnerships that enhance social service efficiency and community impact. Services overview and legislative role The presentation detailed the department's services, including care in residential institutions, social security programmes, social and economic empowerment initiatives, and community projects targeting diverse groups. It also covered the department's regulatory and legislative responsibilities in social work. Partnership systems and mechanisms Alia Al-Souqi, Head of Public Relations, explained the department's systems for building qualitative, sustainable partnerships with public and private entities, founded on mutual understanding and institutional integration to improve social service quality and meet community needs. She stressed that partnership success lies not only in agreements but in practical activation through joint initiatives creating tangible impact. Training and best practices Al-Souqi delivered interactive training sessions highlighting best practices in effective partnership building, sharing live examples of joint initiatives that enabled participants to learn, exchange ideas, and discuss ways to enhance cooperation and address challenges. Commitment to integrated work In her speech, Khawla Abdullah Al Ali, Director of the Government Communication Office, affirmed the department's commitment to participatory work with partners, describing the meeting as a valuable opportunity to discuss current realities and future prospects that serve the community and sustainable social development. She emphasised fostering a culture of transparent, integrated institutional cooperation, with the meeting serving as a strategic platform for performance evaluation, experience sharing, and inspiring joint initiatives to advance community service. Attendance and expectations The meeting hosted around 70 participants from 31 different entities. The Sharjah Social Services Department hopes the meeting will help shape more integrated future directions that strengthen partnerships as a key element in service development and achieving the desired community impact.
Sharjah 24
01-07-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Social Services takes part in ‘Al Khairat'
The programme 'The Emirati House – Al Khairat' aims to highlight authentic societal practices that reinforce the concept of positive citizenship and showcase the behavioural and social aspects of Emirati cultural heritage. Two educational workshops for children The department's participation included two educational workshops for children. The first focused on teaching sana'—Emirati customs and traditions—including the principles of hospitality and traditional coffee serving, as well as heritage games such as the dallah and the finjan. The second workshop focused on Emirati cooking and featured an interactive session on how to prepare bathitha, one of the most renowned traditional dishes. The session contributed to strengthening intergenerational communication and highlighting Emirati cultural and social heritage. This initiative reflects the department's commitment to promoting national identity and connecting generations with local heritage, aligning with its goals to serve the community and enhance cultural awareness across its various segments. Instilling values and strengthening Emirati identity On this occasion, Naama Al Zarouni, Director of the Social Education Department at Sharjah Social Services, affirmed the importance of the department's participation in community programmes like 'The Emirati House – Al Khairat', due to their positive impact on children and society as a whole. She pointed out that the department, through its Social Education Division, always seeks to deepen the understanding of Emirati identity and connect new generations with their heritage, while ensuring workshops are delivered in enjoyable and interactive learning environments. Al Zarouni explained that the workshops—delivered by a specialised team from the Social Education Department—aim to teach the fundamentals of Emirati customs and traditions, including hospitality etiquette, how to receive guests, and how to serve Arabic coffee. She stressed that such activities help instil values in children from a young age, especially in light of the challenges posed by the digital age, which can affect morals and values. She added that as a community institution, the department is committed to integration and cooperation with various child-focused entities to preserve local identity and community heritage. She praised the efforts of Sharjah Children and their constant dedication to launching diverse initiatives that develop children's skills and empower them to become productive contributors to society. Al Zarouni also confirmed the Social Education Department's readiness to collaborate with all institutions to enhance community awareness, pointing to the department's vital role in supporting community and educational initiatives that help preserve national identity and instil societal values.
