emirates7 - The ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) Regional Centre in Sharjah has announced the shortlisted projects for the 4th cycle of the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management in the Arab Region for 2023-2024.
A total of 18 prominent projects from countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen have made it to the shortlist.
Nasir Al Darmaki, Deputy Manager of the ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah, expressed the success of the 2023-2024 cycle, highlighting that 51 submissions were received from various Arab countries. He noted that this reflects a growing recognition of the need to preserve cultural heritage in the region, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to safeguard these cultural assets. He praised the dedication of those working to protect the region's shared cultural treasures.
The ICCROM-Sharjah Award selection process is thorough and highly competitive, ensuring that the most deserving projects are recognized. An independent jury consisting of six renowned experts in architecture and cultural heritage conservation met in Sharjah to review the submissions. They evaluated the projects based on factors such as impact, sustainability, community involvement, and innovative approaches.
The 18 shortlisted projects for the ICCROM-Sharjah Award (2023-2024) include:
Bahrain: Digital documentation as a decision-making tool in heritage preservation.
Egypt: The preservation of Ahmed Pasha Kamal's dictionary and the restoration of 48 ram-headed sphinx statues at the Karnak temples.
Lebanon: Preserving cinematic cultural heritage by rehabilitating historic cinemas and preserving posters, films, and traditional crafts through workshops and festivals.
Libya: The MaLiCH Project (Managing Libya’s Cultural Heritage).
Oman: The conservation and adaptive reuse of traditional structures in Misfat al-‘Abriyin.
Palestine: Projects such as supporting the local community in Al-Eizariya, restoring the Qaisariyya market in Gaza City, rehabilitating the Nassar Marqus Palace, and restoring the Tawqan House.
Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar.
Saudi Arabia: The restoration of Ibrahim Palace in Al-Ahsa and a traditional building apprenticeship program in Riyadh.
Syria: Restoration and reinforcement of the Omari Mosque in Daraa.
Tunisia: The Venus Platform at the Ennejma Ezzahra Palace.
UAE: Sharjah Rock Art Documentation and the Library of Arts.
Yemen: The rescue project for the Museum of Folk Heritage in Sana'a.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the biennial ICCROM-Sharjah Award honors exceptional achievements in the conservation and management of cultural heritage in the Arab region. The award aims to highlight the efforts of individuals, organizations, and communities working to preserve cultural heritage, encouraging others to engage in this important mission.
In this cycle, a Grand Award will be presented, along with two Honorary Awards recognizing community engagement, conservation, and innovation. The winners will be revealed during a prestigious ceremony in November, which will celebrate the accomplishments of the selected projects and acknowledge the contributions of those who have made a positive impact on the preservation of cultural heritage in the region.
A total of 18 prominent projects from countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen have made it to the shortlist.
Nasir Al Darmaki, Deputy Manager of the ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah, expressed the success of the 2023-2024 cycle, highlighting that 51 submissions were received from various Arab countries. He noted that this reflects a growing recognition of the need to preserve cultural heritage in the region, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to safeguard these cultural assets. He praised the dedication of those working to protect the region's shared cultural treasures.
The ICCROM-Sharjah Award selection process is thorough and highly competitive, ensuring that the most deserving projects are recognized. An independent jury consisting of six renowned experts in architecture and cultural heritage conservation met in Sharjah to review the submissions. They evaluated the projects based on factors such as impact, sustainability, community involvement, and innovative approaches.
The 18 shortlisted projects for the ICCROM-Sharjah Award (2023-2024) include:
Bahrain: Digital documentation as a decision-making tool in heritage preservation.
Egypt: The preservation of Ahmed Pasha Kamal's dictionary and the restoration of 48 ram-headed sphinx statues at the Karnak temples.
Lebanon: Preserving cinematic cultural heritage by rehabilitating historic cinemas and preserving posters, films, and traditional crafts through workshops and festivals.
Libya: The MaLiCH Project (Managing Libya’s Cultural Heritage).
Oman: The conservation and adaptive reuse of traditional structures in Misfat al-‘Abriyin.
Palestine: Projects such as supporting the local community in Al-Eizariya, restoring the Qaisariyya market in Gaza City, rehabilitating the Nassar Marqus Palace, and restoring the Tawqan House.
Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar.
Saudi Arabia: The restoration of Ibrahim Palace in Al-Ahsa and a traditional building apprenticeship program in Riyadh.
Syria: Restoration and reinforcement of the Omari Mosque in Daraa.
Tunisia: The Venus Platform at the Ennejma Ezzahra Palace.
UAE: Sharjah Rock Art Documentation and the Library of Arts.
Yemen: The rescue project for the Museum of Folk Heritage in Sana'a.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the biennial ICCROM-Sharjah Award honors exceptional achievements in the conservation and management of cultural heritage in the Arab region. The award aims to highlight the efforts of individuals, organizations, and communities working to preserve cultural heritage, encouraging others to engage in this important mission.
In this cycle, a Grand Award will be presented, along with two Honorary Awards recognizing community engagement, conservation, and innovation. The winners will be revealed during a prestigious ceremony in November, which will celebrate the accomplishments of the selected projects and acknowledge the contributions of those who have made a positive impact on the preservation of cultural heritage in the region.