The Sharjah Heritage Institute enhances its global knowledge presence through the Beijing Book Fair
BEIJING, 19 JUNE / WAM / During its participation within the (Emirati House) pavilion in the 32nd session of the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, the Sharjah Institute for Heritage reviewed an aspect of its knowledge project aimed at enhancing cultural dialogue with the People’s Republic of China through translation, publishing and academic cooperation.
During its participation, the Institute highlights a group of its publications translated into Chinese, which represent one of the most important themes of its presence in the exhibition, the most prominent of which are (A Decade of Heritage), (A Guide to Organizations), (Cultural Heritage in the Emirates), (The Historian of the Age), (Maldivia, Island of Light), and (Popular Culture), in addition to other books that contribute to introducing the Chinese reader to Arab and Emirati culture, such as (The Age of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad) and (Chinese Foods).
These publications come within the translation project implemented by the Institute to enhance the spread of Emirati heritage knowledge in various countries of the world, through which it has issued more than 50 books translated into multiple languages, including 10 books in Chinese.
The second day of the exhibition witnessed the signing of the Sharjah Heritage Institute’s partnership agreement with Zhenshang House for Culture and Publishing, with the aim of translating and distributing the book (Encyclopedia of Heritage Objects) in the Chinese language, which contributes to expanding the presence of Emirati heritage content among the Chinese reader and opens new horizons for cooperation in the fields of publishing and translation.
His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, President of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, confirmed that the Institute’s participation in the Beijing International Book Fair comes as an extension of the strong cultural and academic relations between it and the scientific and cultural institutions in the People’s Republic of China, pointing out that interest in the Chinese cultural market is not born today, but rather is the result of years of joint work and knowledge communication.
Al-Musallam said: “We view China as an important cultural partner, and the Institute is keen to build sustainable bridges of cooperation through translation, publishing, and the exchange of experiences and academic programs, in a way that enhances the presence of Emirati heritage in Chinese scientific and cultural circles.”
Al-Musallam pointed out that during the exhibition, the Institute is displaying more than 1,250 titles and publications that represent the outcome of an integrated knowledge project that it established over the years and includes the fields of cultural heritage, oral history, and specialized studies, in addition to publications translated into multiple languages that contribute to delivering the cultural message to a wider audience.
He added that this participation reflects Sharjah’s vision of making culture and heritage effective tools for human communication and building bridges of knowledge, stressing that heritage has today become an important tributary to the production of knowledge and the promotion of cultural rapprochement between nations.
He added that the institute has academic cooperation relations with a number of Chinese educational institutions, most notably the Zhejiang University of Science and Commerce in Hanzhou, aiming to develop Arabic language education programs and enhance academic and cultural exchange within the framework of a common vision that supports rapprochement between Arab and Chinese cultures and expands areas of research and knowledge.
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