The three-day seminar, held at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, is the third in a series of successful British Council seminars in the Gulf designed to facilitate museum development.
The seminar focuses on four key themes, including the relevance and importance of museums in contemporary Gulf society, attracting new and younger museum audiences, developing local, regional and global partnerships, and upgrading the skills of museum staff. The Gulf Museum Management seminar also aims to boost the institutional capacity of museums in the region and increase collaboration.
Speakers at the Gulf Museum Management seminar include Manal Ataya, Director General, Sharjah Museums Department; Alec Coles, Director of Tyne & Wear Museums; Sally MacDonald, Director, Museums and Galleries, University College London; and Peter Williamson, Director of Operation, National Museums Scotland. Seminar delegates will include staff from museums in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah) and Yemen.
Ms. Manal Ataya said the seminar is a valuable opportunity for local government departments, academics, civic groups and individuals interested in heritage protection and museum management. "Sharjah has always played a central role in preserving and showcasing culture and heritage, particularly Arab and Islamic heritage, for future generations. We are confident this seminar will help us deliver on this great responsibility and allow us to learn from our peers across the region and the world."
Michel Bechara, Project Director, British Council UAE said, "Around 30 museum professionals in the Gulf will attend the seminar and, unlike our two previous seminars, this event will be aimed at future leaders - current junior or middle managers, who have the potential to be leaders within the next five to ten years. The programme content is also delivered in Arabic and so we have been able to widen access to the seminar beyond English speakers."
"During the three days of the seminar, the delegates will discuss ways of increasing and broadening museum audiences in the region, how to develop and maintain relevant partnerships, and consider how best to train and motivate staff. The seminar delegates will also have an opportunity to visit the 'Lure of the East' exhibition at the Sharjah Art Museum, and the Sharjah Archaeology Museum," added Bechara.
Previous Gulf Museum Management seminars were held in Bahrain in 2006 and Oman in 2008.
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Sharjah Museums Department and the British Council are organising a seminar on 'Gulf Museum Management' to be held from 10 to 12 March.
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About Sharjah Museums Department:The Sharjah Museums Department was established in 2006 by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, as an independent government department that aims to deliver the highest quality of museums for the people of Sharjah and all its visitors, through its facilities, exhibitions, and programmes of learning, research and community outreach.
Sharjah Museums have over 16 sites in Sharjah that cover the arts, Islamic culture, archeology, science, aquariums, heritage and natural history of Sharjah and the region.
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The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We are registered in England, Wales and Scotland as a charity.
The British Council, founded in 1934 and celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2009, works in more than 100 countries worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.
Each year we engage with over 50 million people in the UK and around the world who are looking for creative ideas and skills, experience and partnerships to help them achieve their goals.
Our activity in the Middle East is delivered from centres in 13 cities in 8 countries (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen) and is centred on three programme areas: intercultural dialogue, the UK creative and knowledge economy, and climate change.
In the UAE, the British Council has centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. We actively engage with the UAE community and the authorities and, through our innovative programmes, are able to bring people together from the UAE and the UK to benefit from the bridge of cultural relations and educational opportunities that span the two countries. This 'bridge' is built on mutual trust developed through valued partnerships, many of which have been designed in response to the evolving needs of the UAE.
Our approach to cultural relations harnesses the power of education, the arts and creativity, science, English and social partnerships to build relationships of mutual benefit worldwide and address global issues. Cultural relations builds international trust and understanding, generates opportunities for individuals to fulfill their potential and fosters the co-operation that contributes to a stable world. It promotes co-existence, co-operation, mutual respect and understanding.
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Posted by Rana MesbahTuesday, March 10 - 2009 at 16:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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