Fuzhou:Ras Al Khaimah H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, recently visited Fuzhou University in China. During his visit, he addressed students, underscoring the importance of pursuing knowledge, developing strong character, and fostering mutual understanding among peoples and nations to help build a better future for humanity.
According to Wam, H.H. Sheikh Saud highlighted the growing connections between the UAE and China, encouraging students to embrace lifelong learning and lead with integrity. He emphasized the role of education in fostering greater understanding across borders and welcomed partnerships with students and future leaders.
As part of his cultural visit, H.H. Sheikh Saud toured Fuzhou's Three Lanes and Seven Alleys cultural district and the Zheng He Historical Relics Exhibition Hall. These visits underscored the historical cultural and commercial connections between China and Ras Al Khaimah, supported by archaeological findings such as 13th-century Yuan Dynasty porcelain in the Emirate.
In Guangzhou, H.H. Sheikh Saud met with three Emirati students studying in China, accompanied by Her Excellency Mariam Alshamsi, UAE Consul General in Guangzhou. The discussions focused on the students' academic experiences and future aspirations, emphasizing the significance of education in the UAE's development.
The cultural engagements concluded a week-long tour led by H.H. Sheikh Saud, aimed at strengthening cultural and economic ties between Ras Al Khaimah and cities in Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
