Sheikh Sultan poses with the scholars.

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah received on Wednesday, a delegation of scholars participating in "The Next Lap: Future of Knowledge and Education Forum" (FKEF) held at the American University of Sharjah.

His Highness welcomed the visiting delegation to the Emirate of Sharjah, praising the scientific cooperation between the universities of Sharjah and international scientific academic institutions, highlighting the importance of scientific visits for scientists and specialists, which contribute to exchanging experiences and enriching and developing knowledge aspects for future of the educational process.

The meeting discussed the importance of developing the educational system and the future of education, in addition to the importance of preparing and training teachers, and paying attention to providing multiple sources of knowledge in support of scientific research.

The meeting discussed a number of distinguished global experiences in various educational fields, the role of educational institutions in working to promote education inside and outside the classrooms , the pursuit of more innovation by taking advantage of technology to enrich the learning and teaching process and improve understanding among students and expand their knowledge.

The delegation praised the efforts of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, in supporting education in the emirate, and His Highness' continuous plans to upgrade it in all its stages, which contributed to raising the educational and knowledge renaissance and the distinguished educational environment in all scientific facilities in the emirate.