The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage discussed during its meeting today the developments for launching the fifth edition.
The Board, chaired by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Chairman of the Award Board of Trustees, held the meeting at the UNESCO Regional Hall at the Arab Heritage Center.
Meeting Outcomes
Board members praised the pioneering role of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage in maintaining the continuity of the award through its previous cycles and the expected horizons for the new cycle, including:
- Cultural and scientific programs
- Awareness campaigns about the award
- Promotional tours
- Timeline for announcing the new cycle launch
About the Award
The Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage is an international appreciation award with standardized scientific criteria, granted by the Institute to individuals, groups, or projects.
The award aims to:
- Recognize efforts in preserving cultural heritage
- Create an incubating environment for heritage sustainability
- Promote cultural heritage to the world
- Honor successful efforts and support inspiring initiatives locally, regionally, and internationally
