Sharjah: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the Arab Theater Institute’s (ATI) main office in Al Hira.
Dr. Sheikh Sultan unveiled the commemorative plaque and welcomed theatre artists from various Arab nations, expressing his joy at their presence in Sharjah and congratulating them on the inauguration. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of theatre in enriching society and announced a financial contribution to support the Institute’s work. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting theatre across all Arab nations.
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The Sharjah Ruler toured the Institute’s main offices, which include two restored traditional heritage houses. He inspected various facilities such as administrative and technical departments, a library, publishing and training departments, a school theatre, a digital library, and the Arab Center for Documentation and Theater Studies.
The headquarters, built in traditional Emirati architectural style with modern amenities, features intricate wood carvings and plaster decorations. The building and its surroundings are equipped with services to facilitate visitor movement.
Ismail Abdullah, Secretary-General of the Arab Theater Institute, expressed the theatre community’s joy at the opening and gratitude for the Ruler’s continuous support. He highlighted that the new headquarters would inspire Arab theatre artists and motivate them to progress further. Abdullah also emphasized the responsibility that comes with supporting Arab theatre and the ATI’s efforts to enhance theatre standards across Arab cities.
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Arab artists from various countries expressed their happiness and pride in the Ruler’s support and the opening of the Institute’s headquarters. The ceremony was attended by several officials and numerous theatre practitioners from various Arab countries.
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