Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Sharjah Institute for Heritage are set to enhance their collaboration on Arab cultural heritage.
The two institutions have agreed to expand their partnership through digitisation, documentation, and publishing efforts, with joint scientific programmes expected to commence in 2027. This initiative aims to improve access to Arab cultural heritage for researchers and the public.
Strengthening Arab Cultural Heritage Through Collaboration
The discussions between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Sharjah Institute for Heritage focused on enhancing existing cooperation. They aim to develop digital resources that will preserve Arab cultural heritage effectively. The partnership will also facilitate better access for researchers, academics, and the general public.
Three main priorities were identified: completing the online portal for the Thesaurus of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Arab World, expanding joint publishing programmes, and upgrading the libraries at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. This portal will serve as a specialized digital platform for organizing and documenting terminology related to intangible cultural heritage.
Key Figures on Heritage Cooperation Initiatives
- Joint scientific programmes expected to begin in 2027
- Institute’s publishing portfolio exceeds 1,300 titles
Future Steps in Cultural Heritage Projects
- Accelerate work on the heritage thesaurus portal
- Implement joint programmes and knowledge-based activities in phases starting in 2027
Egypt and Sharjah are paving the way for a robust partnership to preserve and promote Arab cultural heritage.
