Sharjah:Mohammed Wael Al Khamassi, Acting Consul General of Tunisia to the UAE, visited the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial at the Calligraphy Square in the Heart of Sharjah. He was received by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Director of the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial. This visit was aimed at enhancing cultural cooperation between Tunisia and the UAE.

According to Emirates News Agency, Al Qaseer guided the Acting Consul General and his delegation through various exhibitions at the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Ceramic House, the Emirates Fine Arts Society for Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Ornamentation, the Sharjah Centre for Arabic Calligraphy and Ornamentation, and Dar Al Nadwa. They explored a wide array of artistic and calligraphic works on display.

The tour featured exhibitions by the biennial's three honourees Ali Al Hammadi from the UAE, Khalifa Al Shimi from Egypt, and Baleid Hamidi from Morocco. The delegation observed their works and collections, showcasing diverse creative approaches to Arabic calligraphy. Al Khamassi also visited "My Family, My Paradise," an exhibition at the Emirates Fine Arts Society with contributions from 11 Emirati artists, representing part of the biennial's main show that includes works by over 140 international artists.

During the visit, the delegation attended a workshop on Islamic ornamentation organized by the Sharjah Centre for Arabic Calligraphy and Ornamentation. This workshop aims to introduce participants to ornamentation aesthetics and enhance their skills and creativity.

Al Khamassi expressed his admiration for Sharjah's dedication to Arabic calligraphy, acknowledging it as a key element of Arab and Islamic culture. He praised the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, for his support of Arab cultural and artistic activities, which has positioned Sharjah as a significant cultural hub.

The Acting Consul General appreciated the high artistic standards and diverse styles presented by international artists at the biennial, commending the event's organization and artistic presentation. He highlighted the biennial's role in promoting Arabic calligraphy and supporting artists globally, providing platforms for young talents to exhibit their work.

Al Khamassi reaffirmed the strong relationship between the UAE and Tunisia, emphasizing the importance of cultural cooperation as a means to foster civilizational exchange and creativity.