SIH strengthens cooperation with National Centre for Translation

January 28, 2026 / 2:45 PM

Sharjah24: In affirmation of its commitment to strengthening cultural partnerships and developing cross-border knowledge projects, the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) has continued its efforts to build bridges of cooperation with Arab cultural institutions. A delegation from the Institute paid an official visit to Egypt’s National Centre for Translation, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, at the New Administrative Capital, to explore prospects for joint cooperation in the fields of translation and publishing.

Introducing the institute and its cultural mission

The delegation was headed by Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Institute, and was received by Dr Rasha Saleh, Head of the National Centre for Translation. At the outset of the meeting, Dr Al Musallam introduced the Institute’s mission and its multiple roles in specialised publishing and the book industry, highlighting its rich knowledge output and high-quality publications that have contributed to empowering Emirati and Arab cultural heritage and opening channels to global heritage in its diverse manifestations.

Strengthening ties with Egyptian cultural institutions

Dr Al Musallam affirmed Sharjah’s commitment to strengthening cultural ties with Egyptian institutions, particularly in the field of heritage, stemming from its belief in the importance of knowledge partnerships in preserving heritage, disseminating it, and passing it on to future generations.

Translation as a gateway to human heritage

He also praised the fruitful cooperation with the National Centre for Translation, which has previously resulted in the publication of joint works within the Institute’s programmes. He expressed hope that future cooperation would yield new and diverse projects, especially in translating world heritage and making it accessible to the Arab reader.

Exchange of publications

The visit concluded with an exchange of publications between the two sides, in a step that reflects the depth of cultural relations and the continuity of cooperation between the two institutions.

Sharjah institute for heritage delegation

The Institute’s delegation included Khalid Al Matrooshi, Director of Government Communication; Aisha Al Hosan, Director of the Arab Heritage Centre; Dr Monni Bounaama, Director of the Content and Publishing Department; Mona Al Midfa, Book Programmes Coordinator; and Hind Al Buqaish from the Arab Heritage Centre.