SIH chairman explores Bibliotheca Alexandrina facilities
The visit included a tour of the Manuscripts and Antiquities Museums, as well as visiting the "Alexandria Through the Ages" exhibitions, which showcase rare Egyptian and global cultural treasures. Dr Al Musallam also toured the restoration laboratory and digital archives, where he learnt about advanced ways for conserving historical documents and cultural items.
Engagement with publishers at the international book fair
He also went to the continuing Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Book Fair, which was held in the library's courtyard. He toured the displays of several publishing houses and evaluated new publications in heritage, history, and the humanities. He spoke with publishers and cultural figures about the value of knowledge sharing in preserving Arab cultural identity.
Reflections on visit
Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam commented on the visit, saying, "It was an honour to visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina today, a unique cultural landmark that connects authenticity and modernism and offers the wonderful humanitarian message of preserving knowledge and history." The diversity of specialisations and initiatives here confirms that we are witnessing a knowledge institution befitting of Alexandria's rich history and future ambitions. At the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, we treasure this experience and look forward to future cultural collaborations."
Strengthening cultural ties
The visit is part of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage's efforts to strengthen cultural relations with leading Arab institutions and exchange expertise in the fields of documentation, heritage preservation, and specialised academic publishing.
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