Sharjah Institute for Heritage Explores Collaboration with Bibliotheca Alexandrina
ALEXANDRINA, 17th July, 2025 – Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), has visited the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, recognized as one of the Arab world’s most important knowledge institutions. Discussions during the visit focused on future collaboration in the areas of documentation, heritage preservation, and academic publishing.
During this official cultural visit, Dr. Al Musallam toured the facility’s various speciality museums, expressing high praise for the Bibliotheca’s essential role in preserving heritage and advancing knowledge.
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam stated, “The diversity of specialisations and initiatives here confirms that we are witnessing a knowledge institution befitting of Alexandria’s rich history and future ambitions. At the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, we treasure this experience and look forward to future cultural collaborations.”
The tour encompassed the Manuscripts and Antiquities Museums, the “Alexandria Through the Ages” exhibitions, as well as the restoration laboratory and digital archives. Dr. Al Musallam also attended the Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Book Fair, where he visited several publishing houses and reviewed recent publications relating to heritage, history, and the humanities.
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