Qatari participation at the 22nd Sharjah Heritage Days has been praised by event officials at the conclusion of the exhibition this year.
Events co-ordinator Abu Bakr al-Kindi said Qatari participation had been prominent, presenting Qatar’s cultural heritage, which included traditional crafts and arts shows.
He said the current edition witnessed the introduction of modern technologies, such as giant screens in the “Cinema of the Beautiful Time”, and an electronic plan that allows visitors to easily locate events.
Al-Kindi also mentioned the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to display the events agenda and facilitate communication with the public via social media.
He added that public interaction had been impressive, saying that the Sharjah Institute for Heritage relies on advanced mechanisms to measure public opinion and collect feedback, with the aim of continuous development, and enhancing the experience of attendance in future sessions.
Sharjah Institute for Heritage president Dr Abdulaziz al-Musallam said the current session was focused on highlighting local, Gulf and Arab heritage.
The addition of the heritage area outside the wall, he said, constituted an important development in the infrastructure, as it provided a wider space for live shows and direct interaction between the audience and craftsmen.
Dr al-Musallam revealed plans for the establishment of a special office for Sharjah Heritage Days to work throughout the year to develop the upcoming editions.
A Qatari official visiting the Sharjah pavilion
