• Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, inspects the House of Wisdom, a new cultural project in Sharjah, accompanied by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council. All photographs Wam
    Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, inspects the House of Wisdom, a new cultural project in Sharjah, accompanied by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council. All photographs Wam
  • Sheikh Sultan views the House of Wisdom, an innovative library and cultural centre designed by leading British architectural design and engineering firm Foster + Partners, that opened in December 2020.
    Sheikh Sultan views the House of Wisdom, an innovative library and cultural centre designed by leading British architectural design and engineering firm Foster + Partners, that opened in December 2020.
  • The project was inspired by the original House of Wisdom library in present-day Iraq, a centre of learning which existed from the mid-eighth century until 1258.
    The project was inspired by the original House of Wisdom library in present-day Iraq, a centre of learning which existed from the mid-eighth century until 1258.
  • The modern-day House of Wisdom in Sharjah extends over 12,000 square metres and contains thousands of physical and digital books.
    The modern-day House of Wisdom in Sharjah extends over 12,000 square metres and contains thousands of physical and digital books.
  • Sheikh Sultan and Sheikh Abdullah inspected facilities, which in addition to indoor and outdoor reading areas also include exhibition spaces and discussion halls.
    Sheikh Sultan and Sheikh Abdullah inspected facilities, which in addition to indoor and outdoor reading areas also include exhibition spaces and discussion halls.
  • The centre also has meeting pods and a dedicated women's area.
    The centre also has meeting pods and a dedicated women's area.
  • Located near near the University City of Sharjah, the House of Wisdom is a knowledge hub where all can seek enrichment, say officials.
    Located near near the University City of Sharjah, the House of Wisdom is a knowledge hub where all can seek enrichment, say officials.
  • Among innovative features is a specialised digital app for navigating through its books, plus print-on-demand book stations.
    Among innovative features is a specialised digital app for navigating through its books, plus print-on-demand book stations.
  • Sheikh Sultan and Sheikh Abdullah inspect the centre, which aims to be 'a living, breathing project, a witness to the cultural accomplishment of the emirate'.
    Sheikh Sultan and Sheikh Abdullah inspect the centre, which aims to be 'a living, breathing project, a witness to the cultural accomplishment of the emirate'.
  • The House of Wisdom, which also includes a children’s education space, aims to serve as an inspiration for future generations.
    The House of Wisdom, which also includes a children’s education space, aims to serve as an inspiration for future generations.
  • A House of Wisdom official shows Sheikh Sultan around the innovative library.
    A House of Wisdom official shows Sheikh Sultan around the innovative library.
  • The House of Wisdom re-interprets the library as a social platform for learning, supported by innovation and technology and represents a new moment for Sharjah as an international cultural capital, officials say.
    The House of Wisdom re-interprets the library as a social platform for learning, supported by innovation and technology and represents a new moment for Sharjah as an international cultural capital, officials say.
  • Sheikh Sultan and Sheikh Abdullah pictured with officials at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah.
    Sheikh Sultan and Sheikh Abdullah pictured with officials at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah.

Heritage

Sharjah Crown Prince tours House of Wisdom cultural site

12,000 square metre space includes a library with more than 300,000 titles

The National

June 15, 2021

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  • Arabic

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, toured the 12,000-square metre House of Wisdom educational, entertainment and cultural space on Tuesday.
Sheikh Sultan visited its exhibitions, its library – which includes about 305,000 printed and electronic books – and gardens containing 12 different types of trees, and the memorial to Sharjah's title as the World Book Capital 2019, Wam reported.

The chairman of Sharjah Executive Council visited the project with Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and deputy chairman of Sharjah Executive Council.

He was accompanied by sheikhs and heads of government departments, as well as members of the Executive Council.

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