SIH enhances academic cooperation with Zhejiang University

The vital role of education in strengthening ties between communities, nurturing closeness among nations, and advancing efforts to preserve cultural and heritage memories while building a promising future was emphasised by Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH).

Strengthening academic partnerships with China

He further stated that SIH is keen to strengthen its academic partnerships with Chinese universities, with a particular emphasis on Zhejiang University (ZJU) in Hangzhou. This cooperation, which commenced in 2016, encompasses the provision of various books and publications to the university's Arabic Language Centre.

Education and heritage as pathways to understanding

Dr Al Musallam elucidated that the intersection of education and cultural heritage serves as a portal through which individuals can observe themselves and others, thereby establishing communication networks between nations. It transforms knowledge into a path of compassion and dialogue into a shared space of humanity.

Shared passion for learning and cultural understanding

He observed that the students at ZJU, who come from various cultural backgrounds, share the same passion for learning and love of knowledge as those in Sharjah, and that they have sought to comprehend humanity through culture since 2016. He has held the title of "Visiting Professor" at ZJU since 2016.