After it was scheduled to end tomorrow, the administration of the Islamic Arts Festival organized by the Department of Culture in Sharjah decided to extend the 22nd session of the festival until the end of this month, and to transfer a number of participating artworks to other places within the emirate in an effort to expand the artistic event and reach the largest possible segment From the audience.

The Director of Cultural Affairs in the Department of Culture, Director of the Festival, Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Qusayr, said, “The Islamic Arts Festival is witnessing an important step in his career after the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to transfer a number of works participating in the current session. To celebrate the Islamic arts and festival, and to underline the support of artistic talent. ” He added that Khorfakkan Beach, in conjunction with the Khorfakkan Theater Festival, will host art work, while the Rafaisa Dam will host two works. The Al-Qasimiya University and the Commercial Center «06» and the College of Arts at the University of Sharjah will host three art supplies. The festival administration, which is organizing its current session under the slogan “Mada”, has chosen six artworks: the artwork “Reflection / Play” by Japanese artists Kaz Shiran and Kaito Sakuma, and it will be displayed on Khorfakkan Beach. , And "compositions" of the Emirati artist, Azza Al Qubaisi. Al-Qasimia University permanently embraces the artwork "Nabaa" by Yemeni artist Dunia Al-Shatiri. And in the commercial center «06», the artwork “Infinity” by the Italian artist Antonio Pio Sarajino goes, while the College of Arts at the University of Sharjah includes the artwork: “This is a pencil drawing” by Argentine artist Francisco Miranda (Toco). It is noteworthy that the 22nd edition of the festival includes 253 diverse activities with the participation of 108 artists from 31 Arab and foreign countries led by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Colombia, Italy, the United Kingdom and Argentina, in addition to Belarus and Australia, which are participating in the festival for the first time.

Khorfakkan Beach In conjunction with the Khorfakkan Theater Festival, it will host artwork, while the Rafaisa Dam will host two works.