Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 29, 2024
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Rubu‘ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators (Rubu’ Qarn), inaugurated the Rubu‘ Qarn Music centre in the Mughaidir Suburb of Sharjah. This marks a significant achievement in Sharjah’s cultural journey, embodying the emirate’s steadfast commitment to nurturing talent and promoting national identity through the arts. The centreoffers a vibrant environment where students can acquire new musical skills through individual and group lessons on various musical instruments and gain knowledge from musical lectures, seizing opportunities to shine through talent competitions and on-stage performances. Additionally, it provides a direct pathway to obtaining prestigious international certifications from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and Trinity College.
During her tour of the centre’s facilities, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi observed various pedagogic methods, as well as the environment of the music classrooms, ballet studio, and concert halls: all of which are designed to the highest specifications to provide the best educational experience for students. She also explored the centre’s advanced setups of musical instruments and tools, which enhance its ability to provide high-level musical education.
In doing so, the wife of the Ruler of Sharjah emphasized the importance of music in building promising generations and enhancing civilizational communication between peoples. She stated: “When we strive to embody our authentic identity and enhance our connection with the peoples of the world and their cultures, music emerges as one of the most significant representations of cultural identity. Being in itself a language capable of speaking to the soul without words, it has a long history of enhancing cultural diversity among communities, making it more than just a means of entertainment or a hobby. This principle is what drives us to invest in music as one of the most important factors of intellectual and artistic convergence in the community of Sharjah, where His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, is keen on stimulating artistic creativity and promoting musical sensibility among community members. Establishing the Rubu‘ Qarn Music centre enhances this vision, where local talents are embraced by a creative and innovative environment that develops their skills, while also providing vibrant opportunities for the exploration of various cultures”.
Mr. Furat Qaddouri, Executive Director of the Rubu‘ Qarn Music centre, said: “The Rubu‘ QarnMusic centre aims to enhance cultural identity and build a sustainable creative economy that contributes to establishing Sharjah as a leading global centre for the arts and music. Through our programs, the foundation aims to develop critical thinking and creative skills among participants, supporting the missions of local educational institutions, both on a scholastic and university level, in forming a distinguished generation of researchers and thinkers. This national project will effectively contribute to the personal and social development of individuals, stimulate innovative musical thinking, and enhance Sharjah’s status as a global cultural destination, attractive to talents and creativity”.
Furat Qaddouri added: “We also aspire through our future plans to offer specialised programs in music technology and sound engineering, which will enable participants to use advanced technology to create, record, and produce music. We also aim to empower them in the arts of solo and group vocal performance, alongside craftsmanship workshops focused on the manufacture and repair of musical instruments. Through these programs, the centre aims to enable participants to use advanced technology in the music field, creating a supportive creative environment under the supervision of a selection of global experts”.
The Rubu‘ Qarn Music centre welcomes families and individuals of all age groups, working to encourage participants to express themselves through art and music, which contributes to building their character and enhancing their self-confidence. The centre emphasizes the importance of the arts in strengthening cultural communication and mutual respect among peoples.