UAE empowers women, youth in cultural heritage

On Monday morning, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the opening of the fifth edition of the Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage, organised by The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM-Sharjah) under the theme "The Role of Women and Youth in Preserving Cultural Heritage and Museum Innovation.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The event took place at the headquarters of the Centre of International Organisations for Cultural Heritage (ICOCH) in Sharjah University City.

The ceremony began with the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates, after which Nasir Al Darmaki, Deputy Manager of the ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah, delivered a speech welcoming His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for honouring the opening of the forum, continuing his unlimited support for all heritage and cultural events, and reflecting the importance of shared responsibility in safeguarding cultural heritage.

Al Darmaki indicated that the forum reflects a movement to integrate and empower women and youth in decision-making processes and practical initiatives, ensuring that heritage preservation remains a living and inclusive process. He reviewed several projects implemented by the Government of Sharjah to empower youth and enhance their role in society, expressing his pride in the experience of the Emirate of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates, which serves as a leading model in supporting and empowering women and youth in the cultural heritage sector.