Sharjah .. Ambassador of two cultures in «Moscow Book»

A series of cultural, artistic and heritage events that open the door to the Russian public to get acquainted with the Arab and Emirati cultures, organized by the Emirate of Sharjah during the celebration of its special guests at the 32nd edition of the Moscow International Book Fair, which will be held in the Russian capital from 4-8 September.

Organized under the supervision of the Sharjah Book Authority, more than 15 discussion sessions will be held with the participation of more than 35 writers and intellectuals from the UAE and Russia, as well as the participation of more than 10 publishing houses and cultural institutions, and offers translations of 59 authors of selected Emirati and Arab writers whose work has been translated into Russian.

Sharjah's presence embodies the first honor of an Arab city in the history of the Moscow International Book Fair, to be the ambassador of the Arab and Emirati cultures in Russia, and through this participation is known for its cultural project.

4 decades

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Government Relations Department and Head of the Delegation, said that the emirate's choice as a special guest on this cultural event is a tribute to its integrated development experience, which is one of the main pillars of culture. The various cultural events held annually are one of the most important windows that introduce the world to the Arab and Emirati cultures.

He added that «building relations with cities and capitals is indivisible; the strong and fruitful cultural relationship is the basis for strong economic and development ties between the countries, hence took the cultural experience of the Emirate of Sharjah, which has been built for more than four decades its value and presence, as a key development component linking strong relations with its counterpart This participation plays an important role in introducing the Sharjah Cultural Project, which is the basis for writers, writers and intellectuals, and to benefit from the developmental experience of Russia led by leading intellectuals. Cities, history and aesthetics, and what they offer sustainability practices, which would enhance the partnership frameworks that combine between Sharjah and Moscow and rise towards the prospects of integration and prosperity. »

Integrated project

For his part, Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority, Ahmed bin Rakad Al Ameri, said: `` The presence of the Emirate of the World Book Capital 2019 is a special guest on one of the most important cultural events in the world in addition to its cultural and knowledge balance, and enhances the system of strong relations with the various cities and countries of the world. Intersect with it in the cultural and creative effort, and reflects the status of Sharjah culturally and knowledge at the Arab and global levels ».

“Sharjah has established its cultural and civilizational position for more than four decades through a cultural project laid down by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to be a city of culture and intellectuals and a platform for creativity and the arts in its purest form, and over a long history. As a result of the joint cultural work with various Arab and international organizations, relations have resulted in a double presence of the emirate in various international events. This is evident in Sharjah's choice as a distinguished guest at the Moscow International Book Fair, as the first Arab city to be the guest of the largest exhibition in the world. Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, is the culmination of a great cultural efforts formulated the status of Sharjah and its identity. »

Creative

A number of UAE writers, writers and artists include: Omar Saif Ghobash, Khulood Al Mualla, Dr. Habib Ghuloom, Noura Al Noman, Ali Abu Al Rish, Salih Ghabish, Sheikha Al Mutairi, Iman Al Yousif, Sultan Al Amimi, Nasser Al Dhaheri, Nasser Saeed Hamdan and Abdullah. The gift, Dr. Hamad bin Saray, Saleh Obaid, Dr. Omar Abdulrahman Al-Hammadi, and Dr. Mohammed bin Jerash.

Russian intellectuals and writers include: Alexandre Chantsev, Dmitry Danilov, Yuri Titov, Vitaly Naumkin, Gregory Kosac, Elena Melkomian, Alexander Karpatov, Andrei Polonsky, Amersana Olziatev, Denis Poznov, Igor Starovin, Igor Star, Gennady Vasilovich and Leonid Kogen.

The Sharjah Pavilion celebrates the efforts of a number of cultural and knowledge institutions in the emirate and the UAE, including the Emirates Writers Union, the Sharjah World Book Capital Office 2019, the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority, the Emirates Publishers Association, the Sharjah Publishing City, the Sharjah Culture Department and the Sharjah Heritage Institute. A legacy council for contemporary crafts, Al Qasimi publications, a collection of words, a culture without borders, and a 1001 titles initiative.

Biography «National stature»

Sharjah, during its participation in the Moscow International Book Fair, recalls the biography of the late poet Habib Sayegh, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Writers and Writers, President of the Union of Writers and Writers of the UAE, under the title «Habib Sayegh .. National stature» Since the early 1980s.

59

A book by selected Arab and Emirati authors whose works have been transferred to Russian, and will be presented by Sharjah.

15th

A dialogue session with the participation of 35 writers and intellectuals from the UAE and Russia will be organized by Sharjah during its participation in the exhibition.