Sharjah24: Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, on Tuesday morning, in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of Executive Council, inspected the House of Wisdom, the new cultural project in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi toured the House of Wisdom, reviewing the various facilities of the project, including halls, lobbies, exhibitions and various spaces, and the library of the House of Wisdom, which includes about 305,000 paper and electronic books in various disciplines, languages and cultures, in addition to the halls designated for study, meetings, discussion sessions and others.
During his tour, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi was briefed about the House of Wisdom’s various facilities, that are provides to family members of different categories, learning about the different features and advantages that are available in the House of Wisdom.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed concluded his tour by visiting the outdoor space around the House of Wisdom, which includes various gardens containing 12 different types of trees, with the memorial documenting Sharjah’s title as the World Book Capital 2019.
The House of Wisdom, as one of the unique cultural projects in the Emirate of Sharjah, is located on an area of 12,000 square meters, and provides an integrated educational, entertainment and cultural space for all segments of society. It includes halls and multi-use spaces that host art exhibitions, theater performances, seminars, lectures and other events; with 15 halls, a lobby and a square distributed over two floors.
The Crown Prince of Sharjah, during his visit to the House of Wisdom, was accompanied by Their Excellencies Sheikhs and heads of government departments, members of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah.