Sharjah displays Qatari exhibits

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi opened on Sunday, an exhibition of Islamic Art ‘The Beauty of Words’ at the American University of Sharjah (AUS). The exhibition showcases a selection of around 100 distinctive items of Islamic calligraphy from Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al Thani Museum in Doha, Qatar. Commenting the distinctive organization of the exhibition, Al-Qassimi thanked Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al Thani, collector and owner of Faisal Bin Qassim Museum, for sharing the unique pieces of art with AUS to make the initiative a reality. Earlier, AUS Chancellor Dr. Peter Heath expressed his gratitude to Sheikh 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 Sheikh Faisal for his decision in selecting 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. Sheikha Al Anood Bint Faisal Al Thani, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Sheikh 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 Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al Thani Museum.