Arab children learn about the history and culture of Sharjah

On the 4th day of the Sharjah Arab Children Forum, the program included a visit to the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, where children explored the human life at different ages in the location. The children then attended a screening of award-winning films at the Sharjah International Children's Film Festival.

Nearly 128 Arab children from 10 Arab countries, met in Mleiha Archaeological Centre, 84 of them are Emirati children from a cross-section of areas and Sharjah Children Centres, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, UAE Girl Guides Association. They visited the site to identify the archaeological site, which included detailed and necessary information about crucial periods in the history of mankind, namely: The Paleolithic Period, The Neolithic Period, The Bronze Age, The Iron Age and the Late Pre-Islamic Period. The program also featured a large number of award-winning short films totaling up to 19 films collected in about an hour and a half.

The children began their tour outside in the archaeological sites, visiting the Wadi Caves from the Neolithic Period. They then headed indoors, where they received detailed information about human life in Mleiha throughout the ages.

The children received a workshop on the make of fossils to enhance their knowledge about the history of fossils in the UAE, as well as enhancing their knowledge about the biology and nature of fossils. Another workshop focused on a safe solar observation through telescopes to learn more about astrology.

To ensure that children could keep the necessary information, the program included an interactive educational game, where they solved puzzles about the archeological sites they visited. The Seppo platform also ensured that the children could store information they received through an electronic game dedicated to the forum, which tests their information, asking them daily questions about the program and its activities. The winners are announced in each challenge at the end of each day.

At sunset, children enjoyed a barbeque party where they watched 19 award-winning short films from the Sharjah International Children's Film Festival, including Charlie's Buck Teeth, Shelter, Hamlet Comedy, Take Off and I Am Not a Mouse.

The event is organized by Sharjah Children of Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators.