Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – 12:26 PM
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SHARJAH, 1st March / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, received today, Wednesday, the delegation of the Arab Theater Authority headed by Ismail Abdullah, Secretary General of the Authority.
His Highness welcomed the Secretary-General of the Arab Theater Authority and his accompanying delegation, praising the efforts exerted to improve the Arab theater with all its components, and the events it organizes in the countries of the Arab world in its various countries.
His Highness had listened to a detailed explanation about the organization’s various activities, which include the Arab Theater Festival, which is held in every session in one of the Arab countries, forums and conferences concerned with theater affairs, awards and competitions that honor the best teams and actors, in addition to workshops and courses that are held for development and rehabilitation.
His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, discussed with the authority’s delegation proposals and plans to develop theatrical work in the Arab world by supporting playwrights, motivating writers, and upgrading theatrical work elements such as directing, preparing, designing, lighting, and theatrical performance.
His Highness directed to increase the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Authority to include members from all Arab countries, in support of the development of the theater through the participation of all countries.
His Highness also directed work to hold a conference to launch the Arab strategy for theatrical development 2023-2033, in addition to starting work on establishing the Arab Documentation Center, and working on developing school theater in cooperation with Arab and international organizations specialized in theatre.
Dina Omar
