Sultan opens 5th Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage

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”.

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The event was held at the headquarters of the Centre of International Organisations for Cultural Heritage in Sharjah University City.

The ceremony opened with the UAE national anthem, followed by a speech from Nasir Al Darmaki, Deputy Manager of ICCROM-Sharjah, who welcomed the Ruler of Sharjah and praised his support for cultural and heritage events. He said the forum seeks to empower women and youth in heritage preservation and reviewed Sharjah's initiatives to strengthen their roles in society.