The delegation added that the Academy’s role is not limited to the Quranic matter only; it is rather a global icon housing museums and rare manuscripts that take the visitor on a journey among knowledge treasures that devote science and civilisation concerned with the Noble Qur’an and its history.
This came during the delegation’s visit to the Holy Quran Academy where they were welcomed by Dr. Sherzad Abdul Rahman Taher, Secretary General of the Holy Quran Academy, who provided a detailed explanation about the academy and the role it plays in serving the sciences and history of the Holy Quran and those interested in it. He accompanied the delegation on a tour of the museums and halls of the academy.
Ali Ibrahim Al Marri, Chairman of Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi's Centre, and a number of department directors and heads of departments in the academy were present.
During the visit, the delegation, which comprises 40 officials, researchers and specialists in the field of documents, studies and manuscripts in the GCC states, was briefed on the academy's museums and the academy’s inclusions.
Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Samari, the secretary-general of the King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), said: I was honoured to visit the Holy Quran Academy, which is one of the gifts of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi the Ruler of Sharjah that introduces the world to the sciences and history of the holy Quran.
For his part, Sheikh Rashid bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director of the Center for Historical Documents in Bahrain said: The efforts of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and his great interest, indicate his keenness to serve the Quran and its sciences, and we rarely find such an edifice that defines The Quran and its history, as it is a lofty edifice of science and knowledge that characterises Sharjah, and is in addition to its cultural icons.
Sultan bin Jassim Al Jaber, Head of the Documents and Research Department at the Qatari Emiri Diwan, affirmed that the Emirate of Sharjah has always been distinguished, and gives culture, science and its projects great and unique attention, and this indicates the keenness of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his interest in science and culture.
The delegation included entities and institutions from the GCC countries.
It is worth noting that the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre hosted the 35th session of the General Secretariat for Centres of Documents and Studies of GCC States, from January 11 to January 13, under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
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