Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurates Nations' Cultures Forum at UoS

 

On Saturday, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), inaugurated the Nations' Cultures Forum. The two-day event was held at the university, where students from 24 countries put on entertaining and informative displays on their respective countries' histories and cultures.


The forum showcased national attire, notable people, towns, currencies, handicrafts, local goods, and old structures and architecture of the nations on display. During the opening ceremony, H.H. watched performances of art and heritage by a select group of participating countries as well as poetic performances that continued throughout the two days of the forum on the main stage.


The Nations' Cultures Forum aimed to promote cultural exchange and understanding among different countries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Libya, Morocco, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria, Japan, Jordan, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Senegal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan were all part of this forum.


The event was a testament to the UoS's commitment to fostering cultural exchange and learning among its students and the wider community. The Nations' Cultures Forum provided a platform for students to share their unique cultures and traditions while also learning about others. The event was an excellent opportunity to celebrate diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding.


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The University of Sharjah (UoS) hosted the Nations' Cultures Forum on Saturday, where students from 24 countries displayed their respective countries' cultures and traditions. The event was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the UoS.


The Nations' Cultures Forum was a two-day event that showcased a diverse range of cultures and traditions. Students from participating countries set up booths where visitors could learn about the national attire, notable people, towns, currencies, handicrafts, local goods, and old structures and architecture of the nations on display.


The opening ceremony featured performances of art and heritage by a select group of participating countries, as well as poetic performances that continued throughout the two days of the forum on the main stage. The event aimed to promote cultural exchange and understanding among different countries.



The Nations' Cultures Forum was an excellent opportunity for students to share their unique cultures and traditions while also learning about others. The event celebrated diversity and promoted cross-cultural understanding. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Libya, Morocco, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria, Japan, Jordan, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Senegal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan were all part of this forum.


The UoS's commitment to fostering cultural exchange and learning among its students and the wider community was evident in the Nations' Cultures Forum. The event was a testament to the university's dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity.

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