Sharjah Youth: A Summer of Skill and Innovation
The events will continue throughout July and August 2025, offering more than 500 programmes, activities, and adventures in a safe, creative environment that combines passion and knowledge. These activities contribute to honing participants' skills and directing their energies toward excellence translating the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. 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 Rubu' Qarn Foundation, to invest in human capital and enhance the capabilities of future generations.
This edition's programmes included cultural, literary, artistic, and technical programmes, as well as life skills, science and technology, cinematic arts, and sports activities that cater to the interests of youth and foster their talents. The programmes were held from 5 to 8 pm in the eight youth centres: Wasit, Al Dhaid, Al Thameed, Al Madam, Mleiha, Khorfakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al Hisn.
Adventures, Trips, and Artificial Intelligence
The "Let's Summer" programme features a range of beach adventures and water sports favoured by youth, along with cultural and recreational trips to the country's most prominent landmarks within the "Recreational Saturday" programme. These programmes also include outdoor trips and quality programmes in modern media, artificial intelligence, and professional simulation, enhancing youth readiness for the future.
The summer trip also includes a series of tournaments, competitions, humanitarian initiatives, and community partnerships that foster a sense of belonging and instill in youth the values of volunteerism and responsibility.
Skills Lab: A Professional Environment for Self-Discovery
During the morning, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., "Let's Summer" hosts a Skills Lab in five centres: Wasit, Maliha, Khorfakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al-Hisn. The lab offers a comprehensive experience that combines practical training and technical guidance within a safe, interactive environment that enables participants to discover themselves, develop their skills, and foster a spirit of teamwork.
The lab's activities include workshops in fields such as carpentry, maintenance, art design, photography, programming, robotics, podcasting, culinary arts, and other skills that build self-confidence and open new horizons for participants.
"Let's Summer" is not just a recreational season; it is a comprehensive experience that combines discovery, learning, challenge, and achievement, contributing to building a conscious, creative, and influential generation in their community.
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