The ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah will announce the winners of the 4th ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Preservation and the 3rd Arab Cultural Heritage Award for the Young on November 28 2024.

The ceremony will begin at 9:00 am at ICCROM-Sharjah, according to a press release on Thursday.

The event will recognise outstanding efforts in preserving Arab cultural heritage. Awards include the Grand Award for Good Practices, and two Honorary Awards for Community Engagement and Conservation and Innovation. It also celebrates Arab youth creativity in drawing, photography, awareness films, and folkloric dance through the Arab Cultural Heritage Award for the Young. Winners in these categories will participate in training workshops in arts, photography, and directing before the ceremony.

Historian and architect Professor Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Professor at MIT, will be honoured for his significant contributions to Islamic architecture and heritage through his academic and research achievements.

This year, 18 projects from 12 Arab countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, were shortlisted from 55 nominations for the ICCROM-Sharjah Award. These projects highlight efforts to preserve historical architecture, protect archaeological sites, and safeguard tangible heritage.

The awards underscore ICCROM-Sharjah's dedication to conserving cultural heritage, promoting best practices, and fostering international knowledge exchange. By spotlighting successful initiatives, the program aims to inspire others, strengthen professional networks, and enhance public appreciation of cultural heritage in the Arab region.