The Sharjah Institute for Heritage announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage under the slogan "Cultural Heritage... Human Connection," aiming to recognize efforts to preserve and document cultural heritage at local, Arab, and international levels.
Launch Ceremony
The announcement was made during a press conference at the Arab Heritage Center, attended by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Chairman of the Award Board of Trustees, and Ms. Aisha Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Director of the Arab Heritage Center and Secretary General of the Award.
Main Award Fields
The award focuses on three main fields:
- Best Practices in Preserving Cultural Heritage
- Narrators and Heritage Bearers (Living Human Treasures)
- Distinguished Researchers in Cultural Heritage
Each field includes three categories: local, Arab, and international.
The Award as an Arab International Platform
The Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage is the first Arab award to take an international approach in cultural heritage preservation, serving as an incubator and supporter of efforts made by narrators, institutions, associations, and studies concerned with heritage preservation.
