Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage
The Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage is the first Arab international honorary award based on standardized scientific criteria. It was established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, under Emiri Decree No. (19) of 2017 as a legal entity with full legal capacity to act within the scope of its objectives. The Award is granted to individuals, groups, or projects, and its main purpose is to recognize and honor outstanding efforts in the safeguarding, protection, study, and sustainability of cultural heritage. It is organized around three main fields: Best Practices in Safeguarding Elements of Cultural Heritage; Best Narrators and Heritage Bearers (Living Human Treasures); and Best Research and Studies in Cultural Heritage. These fields comprise nine categories, with three categories under each field: Local, Arab, and International.