Bodour Al Qasimi held productive, high-level discussions with Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, focusing on a broad range of issues related to culture, education, and heritage preservation.
The discussions highlighted the strength of the longstanding and constructive relationship between Sharjah and UNESCO, a partnership built over decades on shared values of cultural dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the protection of global heritage. Participants reviewed ongoing initiatives and explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas such as publishing, education, heritage conservation, and international cultural policy.
Sharjah has long been recognised for its commitment to culture and learning, hosting numerous international initiatives in partnership with UNESCO. Officials noted that continued collaboration plays a key role in advancing cultural sustainability, supporting creative industries, and promoting education as a driver of development.
Bodour Al Qasimi emphasized the importance of international cooperation in safeguarding cultural heritage and strengthening the role of knowledge institutions in an increasingly interconnected world. The talks also reflected Sharjah’s broader vision of positioning culture as a cornerstone of social and economic progress.
UNESCO’s leadership praised Sharjah’s consistent engagement with global cultural platforms and its efforts to promote inclusive, knowledge-based development. The meeting reaffirmed mutual commitment to expanding joint programmes that support education, heritage protection, and cross-cultural understanding at regional and global levels.
The discussions mark another step in reinforcing Sharjah’s role as a global cultural hub and underline the emirate’s enduring partnership with UNESCO in advancing culture-led development.
