SIH showcases efforts to preserve world heritage in China

October 19, 2025 / 7:43 PM

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), emphasised the importance of the institute’s participation in the Liangzhu 2025 Forum, hosted by Hangzhou under the theme “Cultural Heritage and Human Culture Diversity”, to build bridges of communication and highlight the Emirate of Sharjah’s experience in cultural heritage over a journey spanning more than four decades.

Forum participation and objectives

Dr Al Musallam stated that the institute took part in the 3rd Liangzhu 2025 Forum, which was hosted by Hangzhou, under the theme “Cultural Heritage and Human Culture Diversity”, with participation from a distinguished group of experts, thinkers, and leaders of global cultural institutions. This participation was part of the cultural exchange between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China.

Showcasing Sharjah’s cultural heritage experience

The institute presented a working paper in which it outlined the Emirate of Sharjah’s four-decade-long experience in the field of cultural heritage, whose impact has reached across the Arab world.

Strengthening international cooperation

Dr Al Musallam highlighted the importance of the institute’s presence in China at this significant forum, to showcase Sharjah’s experience, introduce the world to its efforts in this field, and strengthen the cooperation bridges that began in 2015 across various areas, particularly in research, studies, education, and joint cultural events.