HH Sheikh Sultan Inaugurates Arabic Cultural Institute in Milan
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has officially inaugurated the Arabic Cultural Institute at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. He was accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority This new institute marks the culmination of a seven-year collaboration between Sharjah and the university.
During the opening ceremony, Sheikh Sultan praised the ongoing cultural exchanges between Sharjah and Milan, including student and delegation visits. He also highlighted his research into the Arabic language’s origins and his aim to create a comprehensive Arabic language corpus.
The event featured a performance by the ARABCOR choir, composed of students who have studied Arabic at the university, and included a visit to the Sharjah Archaeology Exhibition, showcasing 83 historical artefacts.
As Italy’s first Arabic Cultural Institute, it aims to strengthen Arab-Western ties, enhance cultural exchange, and support Arabic language education and literary collaboration. The institute will also foster partnerships between Arab and Italian publishers and expand Arabic language programs and festivals in Milan.
