RIYADH, October 1, 2023 (WAM) — The Home of Knowledge (HoW) in Sharjah has signed a partnership settlement with the King Faisal Heart for Analysis and Islamic Research (KFCRIS) to conduct the upcoming exhibition “Takwin: Science and Creativity”. Sharjah, which is able to begin on December 6 and can final three months.
The ‘Takwin’ exhibition will showcase distinctive collections of historic Islamic manuscripts, highlighting the pioneering contributions of historical Muslim students in preserving human civilization and advancing information in various fields similar to astronomy, medication, engineering, arithmetic and zoology. These venerable sources of knowledge might be unveiled for the primary time exterior the borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing the general public in Sharjah and the UAE an distinctive alternative to expertise this wealthy cultural heritage.
The settlement was signed within the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Turki AlFaisal, Chairman of KFCRIS, who welcomed Marwa Al Aqroubi, Government Director of HoW, and her delegation to the Heart. The signing was additionally attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha bint Mohammed AlFaisal, Secretary Normal of KFCRIS; HRH Prince Khalid bin Saud Abdullah AlFaisal, Director of the Faisal Household Archives (Dārat Āl Faiṣal); and Mr. Ibrahim Aldeghaither, Assistant to the Secretary Normal of KFCRIS.
Beneath the settlement, the HoW could have the distinction of presenting a rigorously curated vary of real historic manuscripts and invaluable artefacts held by the KFCRIS.
The settlement was signed by Marwa Al Aqroubi of HoW and Mr. Ibrahim Aldeghaither of KFCRIS. This was adopted by discussions on the methodologies and procedures for lending manuscripts to the Home of Knowledge, together with deliberations on fostering future collaboration and rising cultural and information alternate between the esteemed establishments.
Commenting on this momentous occasion, Al Aqroubi said: “This settlement strengthens the cooperative relationship between the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a vital step in direction of strengthening cultural and scientific alternate with a famend cultural and scientific heart within the area, fulfilling the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, is fulfilled by making Sharjah a hub for tradition and heritage, and introducing younger generations to the wealthy Islamic mental historical past in varied sciences and humanities.”
She added: “The historic manuscripts on show within the exhibition are true relics of our area’s historical past, demonstrating the wealthy interaction between Islamic and Arab civilizations with others by way of the alternate and development of human information. These papers present priceless views and scientific breakthroughs and act as a supply of inspiration that opens up a large number of analysis alternatives for scientists.”
Mr Aldeghaither mentioned: “The signing of this settlement serves as an vital step to reinforce cooperation between KFCRIS and HoW in Sharjah. Holding the exhibition ‘Takwin: Science and Creativity’ at HoW will spotlight our wealthy Arabic and Islamic heritage in varied sciences, in addition to the vital function that Islamic civilization performed in science and creativity. This displays KFCRIS’s dedication to affix comparable entities within the area within the area of heritage and scholarship, to realize our mission of preserving the Arab and Islamic heritage and selling its values. We hope that this exhibition will serve to introduce this invaluable heritage to the general public of Sharjah and the sisterly UAE at giant.”
