Faya grant and digital records to boost Sharjah’s global cultural heritage role

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | 16:47

Sharjah: The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has launched the Sharjah World Heritage Office to strengthen the management of World Heritage sites in the emirate and coordinate the protection of listed, nominated, and potential sites in line with international standards.

The launch follows an Emiri Decree by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approving the authority’s organisational structure.

It also coincides with the inscription of Faya on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025, marking a more advanced phase in managing Sharjah’s cultural and natural heritage through an integrated framework covering research, nominations, documentation, and coordination with relevant entities.

The office is responsible for developing and managing nomination files for sites of Outstanding Universal Value in the emirate, and for the…