In a move that highlights the compassionate leadership of the Emirate, His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a new directive to support the academic journey of female students. At Business Promotion24, we are proud to highlight this significant development which underscores the Sharjah government’s commitment to education and family welfare.
His Highness has instructed the relevant authorities to provide dedicated transportation for female students from Sharjah City who are currently enrolled at the Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) in Khorfakkan. This initiative is designed to transport these students to their families for their weekly break on Thursdays and return them to the academy’s dormitory on Sundays.
### A Rapid Response to Citizen Needs
The directive was prompted by a heartfelt appeal from a student’s father during the ‘Direct Line’ programme. Broadcast by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority and hosted by Mohammed Al Raisi, the programme serves as a vital bridge between the leadership and the citizens.
The father explained the logistical challenges he faced: his daughter, a marine engineering student, resides in the academy’s dormitory in Khorfakkan. To ensure she could spend weekends at home, he was required to drive from Sharjah to Khorfakkan every Thursday and back again on Sunday. This routine, while necessary for his daughter’s well-being, caused significant personal hardship and disrupted his professional commitments.
### Immediate Action by His Highness
Demonstrating his signature hands-on approach to governance, Sheikh Sultan contacted the director of the Sharjah Maritime Academy immediately after hearing the father’s plea. He directed that transportation solutions be implemented without delay for all female students residing in Sharjah City but studying at the Khorfakkan branch.
At Business Promotion24, we observe that such swift actions are a hallmark of Sharjah’s leadership, ensuring that barriers to education—whether logistical or financial—are removed for the youth of the UAE.
### Coordination and Logistics
Following the Ruler’s instructions, coordination is currently underway between the administration of the Sharjah Maritime Academy and Sharjah University City. The objective is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the number of students requiring this service, their specific places of residence, and the logistical requirements to ensure the transportation is both efficient and comfortable.
This move is expected to benefit a significant number of families, allowing students to focus entirely on their challenging curriculum in marine engineering without the added stress of commuting difficulties.
### Strengthening the Educational Infrastructure
The Sharjah Maritime Academy is a cornerstone of the region’s maritime education. By providing these transportation links, the government is not only supporting the students but also encouraging more Emirati women to enter specialized fields like marine engineering.
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