Abubakr Al Kindi: "Our Heritage Through Their Eyes" reflects Arab culture

July 02, 2025 / 5:19 PM

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Abubakr Al Kindi, Director of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, stated that the exhibition "Our Heritage Through Their Eyes" is being held in conjunction with the second Heritage Conference organised by the Institute under the theme "Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others."

The conference is scheduled to take place on July 2 and 3 at the Arabian Heritage Centre, and the exhibition aims to shed light on how others perceive folk heritage. It is divided into three sections: Emirati, Gulf, and Arab.

The Emirati Section: "The Country in Western Memory"

Al Kindi stated that the Emirati section presents the theme "The Country in Western Memory," showcasing numerous images preserved in the memories of Western travellers, along with their impressions and observations about the people of the UAE, their culture, customs, and traditions.

The Gulf Section: Cities Visited by Global Travellers

He added, in statements to "Sharjah 24," that the Gulf section covers cities in the region visited by travellers from Portugal, the Netherlands, France, England, and the United States of America.

The Arab Section: Writings and Art of Western Travellers

The Arab section, Al Kindi noted, features writings by Western travellers, explorers, and artists who journeyed through the Arab region, with its rich heritage serving as fertile material for their work.

Maps, Images, and Books Documenting Regional Heritage

Each section includes a collection of maps, photographs, and books about the UAE, the Gulf, and the broader Arab region, presenting and analysing how these travellers viewed and documented these areas.