His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened an exhibition of Islamic art at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) on Sunday. Titled ‘The Beauty of Words’, it will run for a month at the Rotunda of the AUS main building.
The exhibition showcases a selection of around 100 distinctive items of Islamic calligraphy from Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum in Doha, Qatar.
Shaikh Sultan thanked Shaikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, collector and owner of Faisal Bin Qassim Museum, for sharing the unique pieces of art with the AUS to make the initiative a reality. Earlier, AUS Chancellor Dr Peter Heath expressed his gratitude to Shaikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani on supporting this initiative. “One significant dimension of the university’s mission consists in cultivating the fine arts, literature and sciences within the region,” said Dr Heath. Vice-Chancellor for Public Affairs Salem Al Qaseer and Vice-Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs Nada Mourtada also expressed their appreciation to Shaikh Faisal for his decision in selecting the AUS as a venue for this first ‘Voyaging Museum’ exhibition in the Middle East, which is in line with the university’s mission in establishing strong ties with the community.
Shaikha Al Anood bint Faisal Al Thani, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Shaikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, said: “We are especially proud of this initiative, which demonstrates our mission to encourage cultural exchange and promote heritage.”
The ‘Beauty of Words’ exhibition is curated by Dr Dieter Marcos, Director of the Shaikh Faisal bin Qassim al Thani Museum.
Shaikh Sultan touring the exhibition after the inauguration. — Wam
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