Sharjah’s role in preserving UAE cultural heritage grand
His Highness Sheikh Sultan has also ordered the establishment of the ‘Kalba Heritage Museum,’ which is set to be a major landmark in the UAE
Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, stated that, over the past 50 years, the Sharjah Government has made numerous achievements related to the preservation of the UAE’S cultural heritage, which in turn helped enhance its role in advancing academic and scientific research.
In an exclusive interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr Al Musallam said that the institute is an academic and cultural institution that aims to document the UAE’S heritage and develop the capabilities of cadres working in fields related to cultural heritage.
He added that among Sharjah Government’s key initiative aimed at safeguarding heritage is the Sharjah Heritage Days, which is an annual three-week event that enables different generations to explore the different environments of the UAE, like land and sea, as well as Emirati crafts.
Upon the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, we completed the restoration of all heritage areas and markets in the emirate, he added, noting that Sheikh Sultan also ordered the establishment of the “Kalba Heritage Museum”, which is set to be a major landmark in the UAE.
Al Musallam stressed that the institute is working on reviving several heritage folklore events and is organising other related events, such as traditional crafts and games forums, as well as seminars and lectures, adding that the institute publishes around 50 books and two journals annually and offers five professional diplomas in heritage-related fields.
He also underscored the institute’s ties and mutual programmes with universities in Morocco, Italy, Armenia, China and Romania.
Al Musallam affirmed that the institute plans to become an academic entity that offers bachelor’s, master’s and PHD degrees, in collaboration with its partners, in addition to being a key contributor to the promotion of Arab heritage.
At the end of the interview, Al Musallam expressed his gratitude to Sheikh Sultan for supporting the efforts to preserve heritage.
EXPO AL DHAID TO HOST FIRST EID AL ADHA FAIR: Al Dhaid, the capital of the Central Region of the Emirate of Sharjah, is set to become the centre of attraction as the country gets ready to observe Eid Al Adha.
Expo Al Dhaid, the sister concern of Expo Centre Sharjah, is set to host the first Eld Al Adha Exhibition from July 7 to 10, 2021, the only event of its kind to be held in the country that aims to help residents and visitors celebrate the occasion.
Al Kadi Exhibitions, in association with Expo Centre Sharjah, will organise the event at Expo Al Dhaid, bringing together leading retailers to the Central Region in the run up to Eid Al Adha.
“Eid Al Adha is just a few weeks away, and is a time for family get-togethers, gift giving and special prayers. We have been organising pre-ramadan, Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha consumer events at Expo
Centre Sharjah and Expo Khor Fakkan. This is the first time such a fair is being held at Expo Al Dhaid. We are happy to associate with Al Kadi Exhibitions to bring the event to Al Dhaid,” said Saif Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Sharjah.
“The Eid Al Adha Exhibition at Expo Al Dhaid will offer a tranquil shopping experience away from city’s hustle for residents from across the Northern Emirates and the country. Known for its culture, date palm plantations, camel races, souks, and as a vacation spot, Al Dhaid will now add one more attraction with the launch of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition,” added Al Midfa.
The exhibition will feature a wide range of perfumes, abayas, fashion accessories, cosmetics, gift items, consumer goods and traditional cuisine by scores of retailers.
The Eid Al Adha Exhibition will run from 4 pm to 10 pm at Expo Al Dhaid, and is open for all.