SIH considers partnerships with SCHS to empower disabled people

October 22, 2025 / 10:33 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) discussed ways of joint cooperation on Wednesday morning, during its reception of a delegation from Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, to enable people with disabilities to benefit from educational and training programs in the field of cultural heritage, as well as to integrate them into the institute's heritage and community initiatives throughout the year. The gathering is part of a larger effort to enhance ties between cultural and community institutions while also exploring collaboration in education, training, and understanding of Emirati history.

Joint academic and community plans

The institute's Academic Department reviewed the proposed plan for academic and community cooperation between the two parties, which includes providing opportunities for people with disabilities to enrol in professional diplomas and partial qualifications offered by the institute, as well as implementing joint practical heritage workshops, documenting successful experiences, and publishing them in Al-Mawruth magazine, thereby highlighting their role in preservation.

Improving community inclusion via heritage

Dr Khalid Al Shehi, Director of the Academic Department at SIH, stated that this collaboration reflects the directives of the institute's Chairman, Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, who aims to use heritage as a platform to improve community inclusion and empower all segments of society to contribute to the preservation of Emirati culture. He emphasised that people with disabilities are an important part of the UAE's cultural and human fabric.

Integrating ideals of collaboration and responsibility

This collaboration coincides with the Emirate of Sharjah's objective of creating an inclusive society based on justice and equal opportunity, as well as the institute's efforts to strengthen the ideals of partnership and social responsibility in the cultural heritage sector.