The cultural landscape of the United Arab Emirates goes in the right direction

London: "Gulf"

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Sovereign of Sharjah, stressed that cultural work requires perseverance, patience and diligence, as well as a perfect knowledge of all forms of culture. This work must be based on solid foundations to ensure sustainability.
This occurred during a meeting with the editors of a number of newspapers and representatives of several local and international media institutions during his visit to the Sharjah Pavilion, represented by the Sharjah Book Authority, which participated in the 48th session of the London Book Fair, which is located on the exhibition grounds of the British capital and constitutes a global market for copyright negotiation, as well as for the sale and distribution of content through print newspapers, radio stations, television channels and digital sites.

World Capital of Sharjah Book

In his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah recalled Sharjah's many attempts to claim the title of World Book Capital, which was not easy and he was asked to solicit it eight times, until that the title be awarded after the ninth time. Cultural action requires determination and determination and is not limited by boundaries.
"This title is not an honor, it is a mandate that requires us to work more and more widely, since it is no longer only local, not individual, but collective." , did he declare.

Sharjah and culture

His Highness also spoke of the Sharjah emirate's efforts in the service of culture and intellectuals, which have lasted more than 40 years, through several institutions, supported different forms of culture and organized festivals. and organized festivals, both internal and external. The teaching is based on two components: Arabism and Islam.
He stressed that in his cultural achievement, Sharjah does not aspire to create a precedent or a unique character: he is committed to reaching every Arab country, as he did, because He is convinced that he is part of this Arab world and that the culture of these countries can not be fragmented, To achieve the noble message of culture, it is necessary to work together to unite the efforts, mainly humanitarian, and nothing else.

Culture in the Arab world

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah called for the need to take more into account the ministries of culture, starting with the choice of an educated minister aware of the needs of culture and the relative reality. He also stressed that the culture needed support and should be allocated appropriate budgets.
"If we want an intellectual society, we have to start from the bottom up, we have to start with children and young people, and educate them with the good, sound education of a culture without impurities," he said.
He paid tribute to the cultural scene of the United Arab Emirates, which he described as progressively moving in the right direction, because of the availability of human cadres capable of doing so, and that advanced urban facilities have contributed to The rise of mobility and cultural diversity and have ensured continuity and excellence.
His Highness also touched on a number of geographical and historical topics that are at the heart of his specialty, highlighting the importance of geography and history in understanding the customs and cultures of peoples and their peoples. characteristics, which vary in beliefs, ideas and lifestyles.
His Highness the ruler of Sharjah concluded by calling writers in general and journalists especially the editors of articles and their columns to the need to ensure the selection of topics they address and that their writings are based on documented scientific facts, and do not oppose to express an opinion or point of view, but do not impose on the reader as if the absolute truth.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi inspected the pavilion of the Sharjah emirate, represented by the Sharjah Book Authority, accompanied by Sheikha Bedour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, who heard an explanation Wing organizers on the most important events and highlights of the show. .
It should be noted that the Sharjah Emirate began its first participation at the London Book Fair in 2006.
His Highness also visited the pavilion of the UAE Publishers Association and met with a number of board members of the association who reviewed the most important achievements and future projects of the association. ;business.
His Highness also deplored a number of Arabic and foreign publishing houses, in which he relied on the most important conclusions of these roles in the world of publishing and translation .
His Highness, the ruler of Sharjah, accompanied HE Sulaiman Al Mazrouei, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United Kingdom, Abdullah Al Owais, Head of the Department of Culture, Ahmed Al Ameri, President of the Sharjah Book Authority, and Mr. Abdulaziz Tarim, Advisor to the Director General, Mohammed Jalal Al-Rashedi, Director of the Sharjah Government's Broadcasting Bureau, Marwa Al-Aqroubi, Executive Director of the Emirates News Agency, President of the Emirates Council for Youth, several editors and media representatives. And a collection of Arab and foreign publishers.