As part of the strategic relationship between both Ministries of Culture, Youth '&' Community Development and Education and the support of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the Ministry of Culture organized a press conference on the occasion of launching the first issue of Mobbed "Creative" magazine addressed for children between 12-15 years old.
Representing a national cultural education project and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the press conference was attended by His Excellency Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth '&' Community, and His Excellency Humaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education, and leaders from both ministries.
Al Owais emphasised that the strategic goal of issuing "Mobbed Magazine" is to acknowledge the support of the ministry to the society members especially children who represent the majority of UAE society. He added that disseminating cultural and creative thought among the young generations is the best tool for encouraging them for writing and composing as well as enhancing their national identity and the visions of the UAE's wise leadership. He also gave examples of young talented Emirati figures for their creativity and talents in different fields.
He said children would be involved in editing the magazine that would be issued on bi-annual basis to be developed into a weekly magazine based on the publishing suitable conditions. Arabic language will be the main language of the magazine for the purpose of maintaining and preserving the beauty of the language.
In a question about the reason for selecting the word Mobbed or "creative" for the magazine, Al Owais assured that this goes back to encouraging young talented generations being the creative generation of the future; hence the magazine sponsors all cultural, artistic and criticism talents. He also lauded the efforts of the magazine's team members and their artistic touches.
The magazine's team were keen on producing the magazine in an attractive and charming layout and concentrating on the cultural and societal needs and goals.
Al Owais indicated that the mobbed memorandum is an educational and behavioural represented by two inspired cartoon characters "Hamad and Meer" from the UAE's culture who will convey social and national values to children about the UAE's culture and heritage. Around 150,000 copies from the memo will be distributed to government and private schools reassuring that students will have the chance to register their remarks and notes at the back side and will contain useful diversified cultural, scientific and historical information for parents, teachers and members of the society. It will also contain a general knowledge competition for students about the geography, history, culture and leaders of the UAE hence winners will be announced at the end of the school year.
Meanwhile, Al Qattami lauded the cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development which proves the common strategic goals of the federal government and aims for unifying the efforts of the two ministries in achieving societal, cultural and educational development. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
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