Department of Culture

The Department of Culture in Sharjah is a government department that organizes cultural activities, festivals, exhibitions, and annual awards to develop and promote Arab culture and support writers and theatre practitioners in the UAE and the Arab world. Its publications include magazines, printed books, and digital books.

Emirate

Sharjah

Type

Department

Part of

Government of Sharjah

Official website

sdc.gov.ae

Phone

🇦🇪 +971 6 512 3333

Email

[email protected]

Headquarters

Sharjah

Ownership

Government

Sector

Culture

Organisation chart

Government of Sharjah

Department of Culture

Board of directors

A Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais Chairman of the Department of Culture

Leadership and executive management

Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer Director of Cultural Affairs Directorate

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