The Department of Social Services in Sharjah launches the launch of its Social Service Conference in its ninth edition for the year 2018, under the slogan "Social Service and the Sustainable Development Goals" to discuss the role of social service in the operational context of the sustainable development goals, during the period from April 23 to 24; At Al Qasimia University in the Emirate of Sharjah. The conference, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh / Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, and Chairman of the Executive Council, aims to discuss the extent to which the role of social service in achieving the goals of the United Nations sustainable development 2015-2030, and change to achieve sustainable social development. The conference will also achieve a number of goals represented in creating an optimal environment for achieving creativity through offering renewed visions and keeping pace with global theses in sustainable development, in addition to creating opportunities for researchers and those interested in social service and social work, as well as highlighting the role of social service in social security policies in order to achieve for the community Social welfare patterns, as well as the conference discusses issues of building local and national partnerships between the government, private and private sectors to achieve sustainable development. Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Mail, Director of Governmental Communications Department in the department said that the conference in its ninth session, in cooperation with our strategic partners, came to address the role of social service in the operational context of the goals of sustainable development, where the philosophy of sustainable development has always been an approach and forward-looking vision for the United Arab Emirates, adding to The conference, whose activities will start on the 23rd of this month, will start with two sessions and four axes, while the second day of the conference will include 8 intensive practical workshops organized in cooperation with the Center for Continuing Education and Community Service of the University of Sharjah, in order to gain pain. Erkin cognitive and developmental skills to build their professional capacities and achieve sustainable development. The conference represents an opportunity to meet every year to discuss best practices in social service and the pioneering initiatives in achieving leadership in social service, to achieve the hopes and aspirations of beneficiaries, and to advance the profession of social service to achieve sustainable social development. In the same context, Dr. Faker Al-Gharaibeh, associate professor of social work at the University of Sharjah, pointed out that the Social Services Department is unique in a pioneering and distinguished role at the level of the Arab world by organizing the annual conference for social service for nine consecutive years, pointing out that the conference coincides with the International Day of Social Work with the slogan : (Strengthening society and sustainable development), which reflects the global vision of the conference in working to strengthen societies and sustainable development with its social, health and environmental dimensions, and this is reflected in the conference headings and the experts participating in it. Faker stated that the vision of the conference is based on developing the social service in both cognitive and skill aspects. Therefore, the conference hosts academics and international and Emirati experts to present working papers that reflect the latest research and studies in the field of social work and workshops to develop the skills of the participants from social workers who deal with different cases. Directly. He adds that this conference is a major tributary of social work institutions in the United Arab Emirates, as it contributes to developing the foundations and programs of professional intervention for social workers, and provides every year a new scientific vision in dealing with social empowerment at its various levels, both with individuals or family and society and contributes to achieving a vision The state is that happiness is a way of life that is pursued with a pioneering and studied scientific methodology. Note that the registration process takes place via an electronic platform, and the department invites all those who wish to participate from institutions and individuals inside and outside the country to register via the electronic link, https://sssd-apps.shj.ae/cnf.