Abu Dhabi

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is set to participate in UAE Innovates 2024, the nation’s largest event dedicated to innovation, creativity, and visionary minds.

Taking place in Sharjah until 21st February, the event first launched in 2015 perfectly aligns with the Authority’s vision to establish the Emirate as a global cultural beacon and to underscore the importance of museums as enriching cultural and educational spaces.

In pursuit of its mission to continually elevate museum standards by preserving collections and promoting culture and education, SMA invites the public to immerse themselves in a variety of innovative initiatives and events scheduled throughout the week. Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) and Bait Al Naboodah will be the centre stage for Innovation in Museum Learning.

Here, technology and augmented reality (AR) intertwine to revive historical stories from Sharjah. This high-quality AR experience, a collaboration with Krzysztof Pietroszek of the American University’s IDEAS Institute, Suhail Dahdal of the American University of Sharjah and masterfully created by students at the American University of Sharjah, represents a milestone in blending technology with cultural heritage.