Sharjah Biennial 15, which takes place from Feb.7 to June 11 in various cities of the Emirate, focuses on Sharjah's living past, through a multicultural and transient world that is embodied through more than 300 artworks by more than 150 artists and art groups from all over the world.
During the meeting, the Ruler of Sharjah directed the introduction of some new courses for students within the academy’s curricula, within the framework of introducing Arab culture, theatre and local affairs, with a focus on five academic courses that include..
During his tour, the Ruler of Sharjah, was briefed on the highlights of the three various art exhibitions, and the experiences that the participating artists worked on during different periods of time.
During the ceremony, presented by Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Radio and Television, Sheikh Sultan honoured Kuwaiti novelist and writer Talib Al Rifai with the Cultural Personality of the Year Award.
Sheikh Sultan launched dozens of high-profile projects in 2020
04 Jan 2021
Gulf Today,
Staff Reporter
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council and member of the Sharjah Executive Council, has stressed that the Emirate of Sharjah made huge strides of development and progress during 2020, an extraordinary year. The year began with His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approving the annual budget on Jan.12, 2020. The 2020 budget was the largest ever in the Emirate’s history, sanctioning total expenditure of Dhs29.1 billion, a 2% increase over the 2019 budget. His Highness followed it up by approving on Dec.27, 2020 the general budget of Dhs33.6 billion for the year 2021, a significant increase of 12% over the year 2020.