The General Secretariat of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage announced it will continue receiving applications for the third edition until the first of April.
Since the announcement of opening applications on December 30, requests have been steadily and notably increasing from researchers, academics, and specialists in the heritage field.
The third edition comes under the slogan "Cultural Heritage - Human Connection," which carries cognitive and humanitarian value calling for communication and interaction.
Chairman Statement
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Chairman of the Award Board of Trustees, said: "We are proud of the great turnout for the award in all its fields and categories, which indicates its importance and status among researchers and heritage workers."
Award Fields
The award includes three main fields:
- Practices for preserving elements of cultural heritage
- Best narrators and heritage bearers (Living Human Treasures)
- Best research and studies in cultural heritage
Comprising nine categories across local, Arab, and international levels.



