Sultan Al Qasimi to the media: Your pens are free and your responsibility is great

Sharjah (WAM)

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, stressed the importance of self-education for media professionals, and interest in thought, book, reading, research, science and knowledge, which contributes to media professionals mastering their important work in the advancement of society, and writing honest and useful speech.

Sultan Al Qasimi meeting with elite leaders of media institutions in the country, chief editors of local newspapers and a number of media professionals, in the presence of Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi (WAM)

This came during the meeting of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, last night, in His Highness’s Majlis at Al Badi Al Amer Palace, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, a group of leaders of media institutions in the country, and editors-in-chief of local newspapers. , and a number of media professionals, with whom His Highness exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan, praying to God Almighty to restore this dear occasion to the hearts of Muslims, with goodness, Yemen and blessings, and the United Arab Emirates, and the Arab and Islamic nations.

Ruler of Sharjah during his meeting with the media in the presence of Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi and in the picture Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Abdul Rahman Al Shamiri and Hamad Al Kaabi

At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness welcomed the attendees and expressed his thanks for the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi in leading the media in the Emirate of Sharjah, working to improve it, and making sure to hold this annual meeting with media professionals. His Highness praised the efforts of media professionals in various media agencies, writers, and daily newspapers in the country, pointing to his personal follow-up to what is written and broadcast, which confirms the importance of media work in serving the community, reversing all challenges and contributing to the advancement and education of society.

Ruler of Sharjah during his meeting with the media in the presence of Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi

His Highness called on everyone who works in the field of media to pay attention to the word and direct it in the right direction for the benefit and benefit of society, and to stay away from what does not reflect the compassion, cooperation and authenticity of society. He said, “We hope that when the journalist writes, his hand will be firm, because he is accountable for every word. Your responsibility is great, and we hope that your tongues are free and your pens are free for the benefit of people.”

Sultan Al Qasimi meeting with a group of media professionals in the presence of Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi

His Highness explained the insightful vision of the goals of media, reading and science, and said: “Today we meet with you on the word, and the word exists and was originally written, and whoever wants to be educated and navigate must read, and we have been calling for reading for fifty years, and we say read, read because as much as you read The more it rises, and reading is the opposite of listening, because what comes with the air goes with the air, and what comes with reading and looking at it falls in the heart.”

Ruler of Sharjah during the meeting and in the photo, Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah called for interest in the book, reading, publishing and following it, recalling his memories of his journey with the book since childhood and early school days, and encouraging His Highness’s uncle, the late Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who owned a library, in which His Highness used to spend all his time.

Ruler of Sharjah during the meeting and in the photo Abdullah bin Khaseef

His Highness reviewed the beginning of the existence of books and their connection to people’s lives since antiquity and the documentation of historical events, from the days of our master Noah, peace be upon him, to our master Abraham, peace be upon him, and the rest of the prophets through our master Jesus, peace be upon him, stressing the importance of research and in-depth to reach the facts in all sciences.

Ruler of Sharjah speaking during the meeting, in the presence of Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi and a group of media professionals

His Highness dealt with his journey with the book through the countries to which he traveled, as his connection with the libraries was not cut off during all his foreign trips to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain during his Hajj trip, and then to the Arab Republic of Egypt when His Highness went to study at Cairo University, which His Highness described as a rich experience. It constituted an important turning point for His Highness in the formation of knowledge and the acquisition of mothers of books, by going to various libraries and following literary salons, despite the many responsibilities of His Highness by studying in a practical applied college.

Mona Bousmara and a number of female media professionals during the meeting

His Highness reviewed the Emirate of Sharjah’s march with culture, the need for the media to participate in its dissemination, and the widespread interest in all members of society, in order to ensure new educated generations know their history and identity, explaining the importance of participating in various international forums such as book fairs that give the opportunity to expand knowledge, knowledge and dialogue, and clarify facts and communication. Civilization with different nations in the world.

Mohammed Al Hammadi and Raed Bargawi during the meeting

His Highness recited verses from the poem “The Sources of Glory” which he wrote out of pride in Sharjah, celebrating Sharjah’s relationship with the book, and reflecting His Highness’ keenness to spread culture and adopt it as an immortal message to the Emirate of Sharjah, in which he stated: I was described to the possessed.. and the forums of thought are recited, so take advantage of the day I came to you pregnant.. the sparks of thought and the yearning of determination, and I found you between the dead and the handcuffed.. the people were between fearful and grieving. In magic…between the rustle of parchment and the creak of a pen.

Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Sami Al Riyami and Abdul Rahman Al Shamiri during the meeting

His Highness dealt with a number of his previous participations in a number of countries within the vision that His Highness believes in spreading and exchanging culture and knowledge with others, and His Highness’s various dialogues with many Western intellectuals and His Highness’s contribution to highlighting the role of Arabs and Muslims in human civilization and clarifying the truth about many historical inaccuracies Which contributes to the development of relations between countries and the exchange of knowledge.

Adel Al-Rashed, Mustafa Al-Zarouni and Jamal Al-Duwairi during the meeting

Knowledge and the word
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, at the conclusion of his speech, called on media professionals to have knowledge and the right word that contributes to the reform of society and to pay attention to the great awareness role of the media in guiding young people to what is beneficial and beneficial. The meeting was attended by Dr. Khaled Omar Al Midfa, President of Sharjah Media City (Shams), Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority, Tariq Saeed Alai, Director General of the Sharjah Government Media Office, Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi, Director General of Emirates News Agency, and Rashid Abdullah Al Obed, Director of the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority, Shehab Ahmed Al Hammadi, Director of Sharjah Media City (Shams), Alia Boghanim Al Suwaidi, Director of the Media Office of the Government of Sharjah, and Hassan Yaqoub Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Sharjah Media Council.