Sharjah:The Sharjah Institute for Heritage has initiated a collaborative effort with Egypt's Bibliotheca Alexandrina to digitize and preserve Arab cultural heritage. This partnership aims to enhance cultural heritage documentation, digitization, publishing, and library development through a series of meetings with scientific and academic institutions in Egypt.

According to Wam, Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, led a delegation to meet with Professor Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The discussions centered on developing an electronic portal for the Thesaurus of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Arab World, strengthening publishing programs, and advancing the institute's libraries. The partnership seeks to leverage Bibliotheca Alexandrina's expertise in knowledge management and modern technologies to preserve and provide access to heritage resources.

Dr. Al Musallam emphasized the importance of collaborating with Egyptian institutions to document, preserve, and disseminate cultural heritage. The meeting resulted in an agreement on various joint scientific programs and knowledge-based activities, set to begin in phases from 2027. Key initiatives include accelerating the completion of the electronic portal, which will facilitate access to heritage-related terminology and concepts for researchers and specialists.

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage continues to develop its projects, supported by a publishing portfolio of over 1,300 titles on cultural heritage. This ongoing work in digitization and documentation aims to enhance access to heritage knowledge and strengthen its presence in the cultural landscape.

Professor Ahmed Zayed praised the cooperation between the institutions and expressed hope for swift implementation of the agreed programs. The collaboration is part of a broader strategy to build effective partnerships with Arab cultural and scientific institutions and ensure the sustainability of heritage knowledge for future generations.