The island of science, one of the tourist destinations in Sharjah, launched last night, the activities of the second session of «evenings in the island», with the participation of 28 entities and projects specialized and emerging in the field of food, arts and crafts, in order to support them, and encourage entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises.
Sheikh Khalid bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Emirates Innovation Society, opened the event in the presence of Lt. Col. Ahmed Al Marri, Director of Community Police at Sharjah Police GHQ.
The first day witnessed a series of activities that will continue throughout the event, delivered by social activist Hazza Al Ketbi, in addition to an awareness lecture by activists from the General Directorate of Sharjah Police on the basics of first aid, in addition to a theatrical presentation for «kindergarten Sondos», and an interactive speech to Saeed Al Balooshi, co-founder of Snakat Cafe, reviewed the importance of productive projects in the country.
The event, which concludes today, provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to familiarize the public with their own projects, the services they provide, and give them the opportunity to enhance their presence in the labor market and deal directly with the public, and identify the needs of the market in terms of supply and demand. It also allows them to exchange experiences and experiences among participating entrepreneurs of different nationalities.
On the first day, the event witnessed a huge turnout from different age groups, who enjoyed recreational and educational workshops, including performances for children, dances of the UAE folklore, in addition to many interactive challenges, such as the challenge of collecting the lost and fitness, balance of balls and creative talents, intelligence and reaching the summit, And others.
Government departments and institutions offer a series of activities, workshops and interactive theater and heritage performances, most notably the Sharjah Police General Command, which provides an awareness section on security culture, and an educational play to the public on the importance of learning first aid, in the presence of the young policeman Salim and Salama. Etisalat participates in award-winning competitions. In the puppet theater, the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), as well as the electricity and electricity figures, are participating in an awareness campaign about the services of the Authority, as well as interactive competitions.
«Museums on the road»
Sharjah Museums Authority (SCMA) is highlighting its initiative “Museums on the Road”, a mobile museum with collectibles of a collection of emirate museums, to inspire entrepreneurs and SME owners to think creatively.
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The Emirates Innovation Team, in collaboration with the Emirates Creative Society, is organizing a workshop on recycling techniques. Culture Without Borders is participating in a book and coffee platform in Al Manahil Library, while the Design Center 1971 offers a wood-making workshop and the Fashkaltvit exhibition, which focuses on palm and its relationship to fashion and textiles.
The Sharjah Heritage Institute will introduce visitors to the event with a range of popular UAE games.