Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, the esteemed wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), lauded the newly inaugurated University of Kalba for offering a specialization in sports sciences, which she believes will greatly contribute to the advancement of the sports sector in Sharjah.
Sheikha Jawaher expressed her view that the establishment of the University of Kalba embodies the visionary leadership of Sharjah, promoting education, research, innovation, and academic excellence. This institution reflects the successful efforts of Sharjah in producing well-qualified graduates who are fully prepared to serve and lead various sectors, both within the UAE and internationally.
“We congratulate Sharjah for opening the University of Kalba. Inaugurated by His Highness Sheik Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the educational institution joins several others that offer world-class higher education in our emirate. This university is the realization of Sheikh Sultan’s strategic vision to continue increasing the community’s access to the highest quality of education and scientific research in Sharjah. Undoubtedly, the University of Kalba will receive his full attention and support, enabling it to fulfill its purpose as a training ground that equips and empowers successive generations of young leaders,” said Sheikha Jawaher.
She also noted, “The university will offer not only academic degrees and majors in a variety of disciplines, but also a comprehensive system of colleges that will allow students to develop their skills, enrich their knowledge, and cultivate attitudes for lifelong learning. A unique offering here is the sports sciences specialization, which will support the advancement of the sports sector in Sharjah by nurturing national talents who will make a distinctive impact on the local sports sector, working hand in hand with athletes to enhance the sports community. We look forward to seeing fresh university graduates walk out with utmost confidence to contribute to our sustainable development and serve our community.”
Sheikha Jawaher underscored the rich history of Sharjah’s commitment to knowledge and education, highlighting the emirate’s dedication to inclusive dissemination. “With the opening of this new university, we look back at Sharjah’s long and impactful journey of spreading knowledge and education, which began with Quranic classes in the beginning of the 20th century, followed by Al Eslah School — the first formal educational institution in Sharjah established in 1935, and the development of formal academic curricula in the 1950s with girls joining schools after Al Qasimiya school dedicated a classroom for them. These classrooms instilled in students the importance of knowledge and education and nurtured enthusiasm for building the nation and serving the community. This is what Sharjah has reinforced in successive generations; our students at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah have earned a global reputation not by accident, but through the level of knowledge and competence their graduates exhibit,” Sheikha Jawaher noted.
In conclusion, Sheikha Jawaher emphasized, “Since the beginning, Sharjah has offered fertile grounds for different sciences and knowledge to flourish. Our journey of spreading knowledge is an inspiring story we must pass down to future generations, so we can ensure that the emirate’s sons and daughters continue the journey and bolster our name as a global beacon of knowledge and culture. We are confident that the University of Kalba will nurture diligent leaders and raise generations that will take the emirate’s sports sector to the next level.”
The University of Kalba stands as a testament to Sharjah’s unwavering commitment to fostering education and nurturing the talents and skills of its youth. It represents a crucial step toward ensuring that knowledge, innovation, and academic excellence continue to thrive in the emirate, paving the way for a brighter future for Sharjah and the UAE as a whole.
