SIH showcases new publications at SIBF 2025

The Institute will unveil 30 new publications that reflect research in the domains of Emirati and Arab cultural heritage. These offerings will encompass scholarly studies, field documentation, and a specialized cultural compilation, with several Emirati and Arab researchers and writers available to sign these works throughout the duration of the fair.

In conjunction with this, a comprehensive cultural program will feature five panel discussions that will explore critical topics such as the support of heritage projects, the significance of historical libraries, the intersection of heritage and artificial intelligence, and other pertinent issues related to the preservation and protection of cultural heritage.

The pavilion of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage will also highlight over 800 titles that encompass various fields related to Emirati and Arab cultural heritage. This collection will include the latest research and documentary publications, as well as a diverse array of cultural programs designed to promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among visitors and stakeholders invested in heritage.

Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, will actively participate in several intellectual sessions as part of the exhibition's cultural agenda. These discussions will include themes such as “Writing a City: Geography as a Story,” “Heritage and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges,” and “The Role of Cultural and National Institutions in Protecting Heritage and Preserving Identity.”

Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam emphasized that the exhibition serves as a global knowledge platform, reflecting Sharjah’s cultural prominence and its leadership role—in both regional and international contexts—in promoting publishing and preserving national memory. He highlighted the Institute's commitment to presenting heritage through a contemporary scholarly lens for future generations.r new generations.