Region’s cultural lineage to be highlighted at SICC 2014
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The logo for the Islamic Culture Capital of the Arab Region 2014 (SICC 2014) was officially launched. The event was conducted in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, chairman of the executive committee for the Sharjah Capital of Islamic Culture 2014 Celebrations, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and head of the projects committee and Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, president of Sharjah Arts Foundation and head of the Events Committee.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi indicated that the launch of the logo complements the country’s many accomplishments with global scientific and cultural position that Sharjah has worthily held.
“Sharjah has managed to establish its cultural and Islamic identity so as to remain a source of pride for us, as well as for Arabs and Muslims,” he added.
He pointed to the emirate’s unique set of Islamic edifices and museums, which is poised to include new heritage, tourism, cultural and architectural projects early next year.
The ceremony also highlighted the SICC projects and activities, including Al Majaz Island project, the official venue of the Sharjah Capital of Islamic Culture 2014 Celebrations, and its open theatre, which is set to be the first of its kind in the region.
According to ISESCO, the selection of Sharjah as the Islamic Culture Capital of the Arab Region 2014 is based on its long history of disseminating science, culture and knowledge, as well as its one-of-a-kind edifices that sum up an entire history in their architecture.
The organization pointed to the mosques, cultural institutions, museums and heritage markets as well as the artistic, literary and theatrical arenas in Sharjah.
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