More than 18 cultural institutions within the Sharjah Pavilion at the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat
Sharjah, April 17/ WAM/ Participants in the Wing of the Emirate of Sharjah, “Guest of Honor”, at the 30th session of the International Publishing and Writers Exhibition in Rabat, said that participation in this event represents a strategic station in promoting the Emirati cultural presence on the Arab and international scene and opens new prospects for integration and cooperation between the Emirati and Moroccan cultural scenes.
The Sharjah Pavilion, whose activities are supervised by the Sharjah Book Authority, includes more than 18 cultural institutions, while the official delegation of the emirate heads to the exhibition Sheikha Badour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, as part of a qualitative participation aimed at highlighting the emirate’s knowledge achievement and building intellectual and institutional partnerships with Moroccan, Arab and international cultural parties.
On the importance of this participation and its impact on the relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Morocco, Sheikh Fahm bin Sultan Al Qasimi, head of the Government Relations Department in Sharjah, said that the cultural presence of Sharjah in the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat is not just an official participation but rather an expression of the depth of fraternal relations that link the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Morocco and the embodiment of the unity of the Arab cultural fate that the Emirate of Sharjah is affiliated with threads of awareness, knowledge and openness.
He added, we believe in the circle of government relations that culture is the language of peoples, the mission of states and a firm bridge to enhance international relations and our participation in this event represents a fixed commitment to strengthening the strategic ties between Sharjah and cultural institutions in the Arab world, in a way that reflects positively on bilateral cooperation and enhances the civilizational role of culture in building societies.
In turn, His Excellency Ahmed bin Rakad Al -Amiri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, said that the crowning of Sharjah is the guest of honor of the 30th session of the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat embodies on the ground the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah towards building an Arab cultural project in which efforts are integrated and the values meet, Rabat and Sharjah, with their historical position in the establishment of cultural awareness Today they meet on one ground that enhances the unity of Arab cultural discourse and opens new horizons for creative exchange between the East and Morocco.
He added, this participation, which is headed by the presidency and follow -up of Sheikha Badour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority, confirms that the emirate is keen to provide an integrated model for cultural partnership that links institutions and enhances the presence of the Arab book in international forums and expands from the influence circles that contribute to the consolidation of culture as an effective force in rapprochement between peoples.
Dr. Sultan Al -Amimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Writers and Writers Union, said that Sharjah is the guest of honor of the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, representing a leading cultural interface that occupies the lead at the level of international book exhibitions and at the level of the cultural movement that is embodied in the number of cultural institutions that the emirate embraces with the diversity of its specialties and interests.
He added that this hosting, which is accompanied by a creative participation of a number of Emirati writers through a cultural program full of intellectual and cultural diversity, acquires special importance, as it constitutes an important handshake between the Arab East and the Maghreb, where each of them has its own cultural and intellectual component, and despite that they meet in many components, and the creative works of Emirati writers that have been translated into the Amazigh language constitute a new communication bridge to convey a voice to convey a voice The Emirati creator to an ancient and ancient language.
His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al -Muslim, head of the Sharjah Heritage Institute, stressed that the institute’s participation in the exhibition reflects the continuous commitment of the emirate in supporting Arab culture and enhancing its presence on the international scene, adding that this participation represents a unique opportunity to highlight the richness of the Emirati and Arab heritage and enhance cultural exchange between peoples.
He explained that the participation of the institute contributes to enhancing the position of Sharjah as the capital of Arab and international culture and to be a new station in the path of exchanging knowledge and creativity between Arabs and the world.
Dr. Muhammad Safi Al -Mostaghanemi, Secretary -General of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, praised the participation of the complex in this Arab cultural forum and said that the Arabic language is still the strongest link among the people of the nation, and that the presence of Sharjah in Morocco is an authentic manifestation of the unity of the message, the intertwining of fate and a common belief that the language and culture are our way towards the future.
Rashid Al -Kous, Executive Director of the Emirati Publishers Association, said that our participation in our march to support the Emirati publishing industry and enhance its presence on the international scene, and to consolidate the bridges of cultural cooperation with our brothers in Morocco and the Arab world and open new horizons for Emirati publishers to interact with their counterparts and explore the opportunities to expand the circle of the spread of the Emirati book.
Marwa Al -Aqoubi, Executive Director of the House of Wisdom, and President of the UAE Council for Advisors, said, the participation of the House of Wisdom in the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat comes to embody our commitment to building cognitive bridges between cultures and highlighting the pivotal role of cultural centers in supporting dialogue and cognitive exchange, and through our participation we will celebrate the literature of trips and literary heritage that brings together travelers, historians and geographers And the Moroccans, led by Ibn Majid, Ibn Battuta and Al -Adraisi to provide an integrated cultural experience that allows visitors to interact with new concepts of reading, exploration and learning and celebrate at the same time in all forms of cognitive and creative expression.
In turn, Majd Al -Shehhi, Director of the Emirates Association for the Management of Reflection, comes our participation, to reflect the commitment of the Emirates Association for the Management of Nestecase Rights to spread the culture of respecting the author’s rights and enhancing awareness of the issues of copying rights at the Arab and international levels, and through the association’s pavilion and discussion sessions we highlight the leading Emirati experience in preserving the rights of creators and their support and the association’s experience in protecting creative works and exchanging experiences with the institutions concerned and building partnerships Effective contributes to the development of the intellectual rights system, in a way that serves creators and enhances the innovation climate.
Fahd Ali Al -Maamari, President of the Emirates Library and Information Association, stressed that the program in which the association participates, includes a series of specialized seminars that highlights pivotal issues in the library and information sector, the most prominent of which are: the history of Moroccan libraries and the role of manuscripts treasures as a scientific memory for the nation as well as efforts to limit and provide Arab manuscripts, pointing to the importance of digital libraries in supporting scientific research as well as providing an analytical reading in a rare heritage manuscript In fishing science reflects the depth of Arab cognitive heritage.
Dr. Ali Al -Marri, head of the circuit of Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, said, the circuit participates in historical content that includes a group of historical maps of the history of the Arab Gulf region from the holdings of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, which represents the development in the science of maps printing during multiple historical periods. The participation includes a lecture entitled (The Historical Side of the Department of Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi).
Salha Ghabbash, head of the Cultural Office of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, pointed out that the office will hold a symposium entitled “Culture and Creativity on the Family Map” highlighting a unique experience of a major social institution that employs culture as a central tool in community awareness, and also organizes an interactive meeting between Emirati and Moroccan female writers within the “Sharjah Cultural Salon” initiative entitled “Nun writing”, with the aim of promoting women’s dialogue Al -Arabi on the issues of feminist creativity, discussing the topics dealt with by the Arab writer, and the extent of its association with reality.
Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority, said, the authority plays a pivotal role in covering the event through its specialized media teams that will keep pace with the exhibition activities and highlights Sharjah’s exceptional participation from its location as a guest of honor, and seeks to transfer the integrated image of the cultural scene from Rabat to its local and international audience, in confirmation of the depth of cultural relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Morocco.
“Our participation in the exhibition comes as an affirmation of the prominent cultural role of Sharjah and the vital interaction with all Arab cultural arenas, including book fairs,” said Mohamed Ibrahim Ibrahim Al -Qusayr, director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the Department of Culture in Sharjah, said, “Noting that the Sharjah Cultural Project has been achieved from the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, a bright civilized image, stressing” for four decades the concepts of the multiple civilized project to extend Arab And globally. “
Muhannad Abu Saeeda, Director of Al -Qasimi Publications, explained that the choice of Sharjah is the guest of the honor of the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat 2025, and it is one of the most prominent book fairs that is a reference for culture in Africa and the Arab region is a clear evidence of its cultural position in the world and an appreciation of Sharjah’s cognitive status in the cultural scene and a reflection of the cultural impact and the intellectual influence made by Sharjah in the scientific milieu and cultural celebration My knowledge of the cultural project of Sharjah, which constitutes a new addition to the emirate’s record of achievements.
Dr. Tod Lorsen, Director of the American University in Sharjah, said that our participation in the exhibition reflects the university’s commitment to promoting scientific research and intellectual contribution at the region level, and we highlight through our participation more than 30 issues of our teaching staff in various disciplines on our academic production and the depth of its impact.
In turn, Tamer Saeed, director of the Sharjah Literary Agency, said that our presence in this exhibition is completed by our participation in the major international book showrooms that celebrate culture and embody communication, dialogue and understanding on the ground, during which we have achieved achievements represented by receiving dozens of requests for translation, publishing and distribution rights from all over the world.
Saif Al -Suwaidi, Director of the Free Zone of Sharjah Publishing City, stressed that their participation highlights the infrastructure and integrated services provided by the emirate of the emirate that enhances their presence in the region’s markets and opens new opportunities for them to expand them.
“Blash Her” presents the global initiative that Sheikha Baddour Al Qasimi to support and empower women in the field of publishing two interactive sessions in the Sharjah Pavilion The first session is held under the title “Confronting Challenges: Experiences of Empires, Foundations and Boms in the Middle East and North Africa” and the second entitled “Women in Translation: For a more diverse literary arrival” where the galact sheds light on the challenges they face Women working in the publishing industry in the region and practical strategies to overcome obstacles and access opportunities and enhance various literary sounds at the international level.
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