Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah has always paid great attention to heritage and history.
According to a report by Sharjah Media Centre, the constant support provided by Sharjah to heritage conservation organisations, including the Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah (ICCROM-ATHAR), has played a major role in the selection of the emirate as a regional headquarters for the Centre by ICCROM's 27th General Assembly.
ICCROM-ATHAR seeks to meet priority preservation needs of heritage in the Arab region, eventually ensuring its long-term protection through capacity development work for professionals working at various heritage institutions in the Arab region. These professionals have also the task to work inter-sectorally to integrate heritage as an essential vector for sustainable development.
Dr. Zaki Aslan, Director of ICCROM-ATHAR, said: Thanks to the gracious support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, several activities were implemented, including the setting of the corner-stone for the building of the ICCROM-Sharjah Centre at the Sharjah University City. The new construction of the ICCROM-Sharjah Centre is due to open its doors this month. Dr. Aslan pointed to the Sharjah Initiative , which provides a strategic framework for Arab countries to take actions to protect cultural heritage in times of crisis.
The new Centre, from its location at the University City, will continue its efforts to address emerging needs of the region, as well as addressing needs that the professional community can develop for the safeguard and recovery of endangered cultural patrimony.
Post-graduate Programme
Dr. Aslan announced that under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, ICCROM-ATHAR and University of Sharjah are jointly starting a new post-graduate programme leading to a Higher Diploma/Master degree in Cultural Heritage Conservation Management , which includes the study of heritage sites and museum collections.
He indicated: This is in order to achieve the Centre's goals not only related to the actual impact of the programme but also relevant to needed recognition of professional qualifications by higher educational systems. Thus, past and future participants will greatly benefit from this initiative as of September 2015.
Heritage Initiatives
Sharjah is keen to support all initiatives aimed at preserving heritage. Moreover, it has numerous heritage-oriented initiatives and projects of its own, not to mention its many historic sites, museums and old houses, which still pulsate with the spirit of the past.
In this regard, Dr. Aslan said: Sharjah is a beacon in the world of culture, archaeology and heritage, pointing to the significant role of cultural heritage institutions, which lay the foundations for heritage conservation.
He added: The attention given to preserving heritage by Sharjah, in general, and His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, in particular, is unmatched and attested to by the emirate's prominent presence in international forums. It is also attested to by the decisions of international organisations and regional meetings in the fields of culture and heritage conservation, including, but not limited to the recent decisions of the Arab Ministers of Culture and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome.
He went on to say: ICCROM-ATHAR will enhance conservation work in Sharjah, UAE and neighbouring countries by providing technical advice on issues related to heritage conservation, management and planning.
World Heritage
According to Dr. Aslan, ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah has in recent years endeavoured to train workers in the fields of heritage and archaeology and provide world-level technologies to protect ancient buildings in Sharjah, while striving to highlight important sites in the emirate, including the heart of Sharjah and the archaeological site of Al Faya, which, thanks to the Centre, have been included on the Unesco's tentative list of World Heritage sites.
ICCROM-ATHAR, in collaboration with the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities, has contributed to the tentative world heritage list of the UAE through the preparation of nomination files for heritage sites in six different emirates.
The Director of ICCROM-ATHAR noted that the Centre, in coordination with the concerned authorities, is looking at mechanisms to highlight the major role played by Sharjah under British rule and as a gate to Trucial States. It is conducting this research through the study of books published by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and other relevant references.
Dr. Aslan said: Cultural heritage conveys various meanings and messages, as well as lessons to learn from. It is the memory and identity of nations and is, therefore, very important to protect, particularly now as it faces the danger of destruction and theft on a daily basis.
Expressing his concern that the heritage of many countries is endangered as a result of ongoing conflicts, he added: This heritage must be saved to prevent the loss of evidence, meanings and values that form the basis for planning the future of civilisations and their contributions to the world.
Education
Dr. Aslan stressed that ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah depends mainly on regional expertise. However, when experience in a certain area of heritage conservation is not found regionally, international expertise is tapped.
The Director of ICCROM-ATHAR said: We strive today to educate the public and have them benefit from the Centre's studies through lectures, w
Most recent headlines
17/02/2025
TVBEurope talks to the team who brought a piece of broadcasting history back to life on BBC Wales last night
By Jenny Priestley
Published: February 14, 2025 ...
17/02/2025
Eligible studios will receive the relief directly from their local authorities, with no need to submit a claim
By Matthew Corrigan
Published: February 17, 20...
17/02/2025
As DEI initiatives come under pressure in the USA, supporters of Rise, which promotes diversity in the media and entertainment sector, discuss the continuing im...
17/02/2025
EIB Global loan will partially fund SES's continued O3b mPOWER medium earth orbit (MEO) fleet expansion enabling additional capacity worldwide. O3b mPOWER s...
15/02/2025
At Nielsen, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) play a critical role in nurturing a ...
15/02/2025
Innovation to empower creativity: Explore the latest in Lightroom
Rob Christensen February 15, 2025
0 Comments
Whether you want to remove distracting ...
15/02/2025
Wisycom, a worldwide leader in RF technology and provider of wireless solutions, announces a new distribution agreement with EQUAPHON. An Argentinian profession...
15/02/2025
DPA Microphones, the leading manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions, is pleased to welcome Nicholas Nick Mariano and Vincent Vince Divine to the ...
15/02/2025
Tuxera, a leading provider of quality-assured file systems and networking solutions, will showcase how Tuxera Fusion SMB enables unprecedented performance for m...
15/02/2025
Bitmovin's latest Video Developer Report indicates an increasing role of AI, the slow adoption of next-generation codecs, and continuing challenges when it ...
15/02/2025
When Michelin Enterprises set out to promote its prestigious Hotel Guide in the new Sleepless in the Kitchen , campaign, veteran German/Slovenian gaffer Robert...
15/02/2025
Formula E, the world's first all-electric racing series, revolutionizing motorsport with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability has sele...
15/02/2025
Agile Content, a global leader in TV and video technology solutions, announces its rebranding to AgileTV.
The transition to AgileTV stems from a commitment to ...
15/02/2025
Hiltron Communications will promote the latest additions to its range of satellite communication products, systems and supporting services at GovSatCom 2025. Th...
15/02/2025
Following the success of the original Airglow Booklight, DoPchoice debuts a new addition to their inflatable line the Float. This lightweight, inflatable, round...
15/02/2025
LAS VEGAS Marshall Electronics has announced that it will debut its newest camera controller, the RCP Plus, at the 2025 NAB Show at Booth N2649 between April 5 ...
15/02/2025
ATLANTA Gray Media has named Blake Sebo as the next general manager of KTUU and KYES, Gray's NBC and CBS affiliates in Anchorage, Alaska....
15/02/2025
KOKKEDAL, Denmark DPA Microphones will feature its new CORE+ technology for distortion-free microphone sound at the 2025 NAB Show, April 5-9, in Las Vegas....
15/02/2025
SWANSEA, U.K. QuickLink will launch StudioPro-NDI and StudioPro-3, two new models of its QuickLine StudioPro video production platform, at the 2025 NAB Show, Ap...
15/02/2025
Live From 2025 NBA All-Star Game Weekend: After 25 Years, Turner Sports All-In F...
15/02/2025
NASCAR Driver Cam on Max Embraces Cloud-Based Workflow for 2025 Season Chris Brown of WBD Sports says Mobii will play key part in delivering signals from the tr...
14/02/2025
Last month, we officially launched the Spotify Partner Program, a powerful new m...
14/02/2025
From an island off the coast of Lutruwita to the global stage in France SBS & ...
14/02/2025
The future of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) land systems is evolving so that ...
14/02/2025
Here are 5 reasons why you should attend ISE 2025
Discover more about Calrec: Learn more about Calrec's legacy of innovation in broadcast audio solutions ...
14/02/2025
World Radio Day: On the same wavelength
By Graham Murray, International Sales Manager at Calrec
To mark World Radio Day, Calrec's International Sales Ma...
14/02/2025
DALLAS and TYSONS, Va. Tegna has concluded a broadcast rights agreement that makes Tegna's KFAA in Dallas the exclusive local television partner of the Dall...
14/02/2025
Amazon's Prime Video has released a new app for Apple TV that the streamer said delivers an improved streaming experiences with faster scrolling, improved s...
14/02/2025
CLEVELAND Telos Alliance announced a software update for its Axia Quasar XR and SR line of audio-over-IP (AoIP) mixing consoles and will show the offering at th...
14/02/2025
Puget Systems Returns to HPA Tech Retreat 2025 with New Analysis Tools for Puge...
14/02/2025
Glass Animals: Tour of Earth Uses Blackmagic Live Production Workflow
Brie Clayton February 14, 2025
0 Comments
80six deploys Blackmagic URSA Broadcas...
14/02/2025
A dispute between Paramount and Youtube TV that would have pulled CBS stations and Paramount's cable channels from the streaming service has been temporaril...
14/02/2025
Colourist Deidre (Dee) McClelland details how she helped shape the distinct look and feel of whimsical Oscar-nominated stop-motion film, Memoir of a Snail
By C...
14/02/2025
BitFire said it intends to introduce forward-looking services that simplify the launch of live production workflows, and enhance real-time collaboration
By Jen...
14/02/2025
The claim by the liquidators is the latest twist in the ongoing saga of the companys collapse at the end of 2021
By Matthew Corrigan
Published: February 14, ...
14/02/2025
A carriage dispute between YouTube TV and Paramount could come to a head today (Feb. 13), with the virtual pay TV provider threatening to pull all of the progra...
14/02/2025
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. LG Electronics USA has opened a new in-house, state-of-the-art virtual production studio at its 360,000-square-foot North American headqu...
14/02/2025
NEW YORK In a bid to help local broadcasters find new ways of monetizing their content, the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and TVB have relea...
14/02/2025
WASHINGTON Three Democratic U.S. Senators have sent a stern letter blasting FCC Chair Brendan Carr for the weaponization of the agency for attacking broadcast...
14/02/2025
Years after launching the streaming service Apple TV+ in November of 2019, Apple has finally released a version of its steaming app for Android devices....
14/02/2025
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. Red Digital Cinema will make its V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X camera systems available with Nikon's premier Z Mount, providing filmmaker...
14/02/2025
DAYTONA, Fla. The Fox Sports production of this year's Daytona 500 will see the addition of a few new tech elements and the continued unfolding of the broad...
14/02/2025
Watch Bryson Battles Blind Audition on The Voice Get a Four-Chair Turn Michael Bubl said the Boston Conservatory at Berklee musical theater senior might have...
14/02/2025
2025 Daytona 500: FOX Sports Looks To Ride Super Bowl LIX Momentum Into NASCAR S...
14/02/2025
14 Feb 2025
VEON's Kyivstar and the Come Back Alive Foundation Raise USD 2....
14/02/2025
Max Renews THE PITT, Starring Noah Wyle, For A Second Season
Max
Warner Bros. Television Group
The Pitt
New Episodes Of The Medical Drama From John...
14/02/2025
This year, Technicolor proudly celebrates 110 years of shaping the magic of cinema pioneering color, visual effects, and innovation that bring unforgettable l...
14/02/2025
NBA All-Star: More Games, More Teams, More Music, More Sound From the Court Turner Sports' team will deploy familiar tech to capture all the audio By Dan D...
14/02/2025
LIV Golf Continues To Innovate With Drones, Data-Driven Graphics, and All-Access...
Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah has always paid great attention to heritage and history.
