As part of its cultural events, National Media Council, NMC, organised a forum under the theme ''Making of Young Thinker" at the Sharjah International Book Fair.

The forum discussed various kinds of thinking among children, the importance of preparing a thinking-child, and how to address various challenges of bringing up an innovative and a creative thinker. It also tackled the role of the family and school in developing thinking skills and ways to utilise modern technology to support this concept.

The participants, among whom was Human Resources Development Specialist Dr. Shefie Al Nyadi, also reviewed a number of initiatives launched by the UAE in preparing innovative and creative thinkers. The forum also discussed other issues pertaining to the topic of the forum.