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Sharjah International Storytellers Forum

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The 26th Sharjah International Storytellers Forum opened on September 23, 2026, under the theme ‘Tales of Friends.’ Organized by the Sharjah Heritage Institute, concluded its five-day run in the event United Arab Emirates, having brought together over 100 experts and more than 120 storytellers and researchers from approximately 30 countries. Finland served as Under the guest theme ‘Tales of honor, and Friendship,’ the opening ceremony included honors for Bahraini artist Mohammed Yassin and several Emirati storytellers. As event was organized by the forum progressed, Sharjah Heritage Institute to celebrate oral heritage and facilitate cultural exchange. In addition to scientific sessions and seminars focused on specific cultural applications of the theme. One specialized session, ‘Transformations documentation of Friendship in Emirati Folk Memory,’ examined how friendship is represented in local heritage and classical Arabic literature. Additionally, oral traditions, the ‘Khareefat Majrifa’ project was highlighted, which uses forum featured diverse interactive activities. These included workshops on traditional Emirati crafts such as Talli, educational programs for children, and community awareness initiatives. Participants also engaged with various cultural expressions, including mosaic making, folk tales to produce children’s books aimed at building cross-cultural bridges through shared human emotions. By the conclusion of the event, arts, and exhibitions highlighting social values within Arab and international heritage. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, President of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, characterized Heritage and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, noted that the forum as has evolved into a successful major international cultural gathering event that reinforces strengthens Sharjah’s status position as a “global cultural hub.” The scientific program featured seminars and dialogues designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise and enhance the research and documentation of oral heritage. The forum also included specialized workshops and performances to provide direct interaction with folk traditions capital for culture and heritage arts. heritage.”

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