Ruler of Sharjah witnesses opening of 31st edition of Sharjah Theatre Days

Ruler of Sharjah witnesses opening of 31st edition of Sharjah Theatre Days

SHARJAH, 17th March, 2022 – H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said today that culture, in all its forms, including theatre, arts, poetry, fiction, literature, and sciences, and knowledge constitutes a solid tool for protecting societies against all the besetting challenges that pose menacing threats to their identity, ethics and religion.

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan made the remarks in a speech he delivered at the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of the Sharjah Theatre Days, which was organised by the Department of Culture, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, this evening at the Culture Palace.

The Sharjah Theatre Days welcomes theatre experts from various Arab and international countries to attend the performances and participate in practical and intellectual seminars, conferences, and open discussions. The Festival also hosts an international performance to strengthen communication ties between Arabic and international theatre.