His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has provided financial support for the rehabilitation of the historic Beirut Grand Theatre under UNESCO's international campaign to restore the cultural landmark in the Lebanese capital.
Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais represented the Sharjah Ruler as he attended the official announcement ceremony held in Beirut.
The event saw the presence of Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, Mayor of Beirut Ibrahim Zeidan, and a number of officials, intellectuals, and engineers.
In his speech, Al Owais affirmed the Ruler of Sharjah's commitment to launching cultural initiatives and fostering cooperation with countries and global organizations. He cited the enduring partnership between Sharjah and UNESCO, marked by numerous awards and cultural projects, as part of the UAE’s broader vision to enrich the global cultural scene.
He also emphasised the significance of international cooperation in cultural preservation, stating: “We are pleased to participate in this occasion, which affirms the joint efforts to preserve Arab and global cultural heritage and support cultural progress for all societies.”
Originally designed by Youssef Aftimos and built by Jacques Tabet in the 1920s, the Beirut Grand Theater officially opened in 1929. The venue hosted major international theatrical and operatic performances until the mid-1970s. Though abandoned for decades, it remains one of Beirut’s most iconic cultural landmarks.
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