SPL, AECID Library to promote Islamic studies, cultural exchange
SHARJAH, 17th April, 2021 (WAM) The Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) Library has signed an agreement to jointly promote Islamic studies and research and enhance cultural exchange globally.
The agreement paves the way for the two parties to work within a strategic framework to achieve their shared vision of boosting cultural dialogue worldwide by designing joint virtual programmes, and book exchanges, as well as improving people’s access to knowledge resources.
The agreement stipulates that SPL and AECID Library will initiate Islamic research programmes and competitions; support Islamic research publications; and strengthen access to access refence material and bibliographies related to Islamic studies and research. Furthermore, the two libraries will prioritise the exchange of knowledge and expe