Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University, in her capacity as Head of the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), has issued an administrative decision establishing the “Sharjah Design Council,” to be followed by the launch of “Sharjah Design Days,” a platform that will bring together designers, creatives, and specialists from around the world to support the development of the design ecosystem and strengthen its regional and global presence.
The decision comes in line with the vision of SCQ in supporting creative industries through attracting talents, brands, and modern practices in the field of design.
According to the decision, the Sharjah Design Council aims to develop the design ecosystem in the emirate through specialised initiatives and programmes that contribute to building a sustainable creative environment, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading regional hub in the field of design, and establishing and strengthening regional and international partnerships in design-related fields.
The council will also work to provide educational and training platforms that support emerging and professional designers while enhancing innovation and creative production in this sector.
As part of its responsibilities, the council will formulate and develop strategies and policies related to the design sector; oversee the implementation of programmes and initiatives, organise specialised exhibitions, showcases, and events, and launch economically and environmentally sustainable initiatives in the field of prototype design and manufacturing, further strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading regional hub for cultural industries.
This article was published by Gulf Today on May 20, 2026.
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University, in her capacity as Head of the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), has issued an administrative decision establishing the “Sharjah Design Council,” to be followed by the launch of “Sharjah Design Days,” a platform that will bring together designers, creatives, and specialists from around the world to support the development of the design ecosystem and strengthen its regional and global presence.
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University, in her capacity as Head of the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), has issued an administrative decision establishing the “Sharjah Design Council,” to be followed by the launch of “Sharjah Design Days,” a platform that will bring together designers, creatives, and specialists from around the world to support the development of the design ecosystem and strengthen its regional and global presence.
The decision comes in line with the vision of SCQ in supporting creative industries through attracting talents, brands, and modern practices in the field of design.
According to the decision, the Sharjah Design Council aims to develop the design ecosystem in the emirate through specialised initiatives and programmes that contribute to building a sustainable creative environment, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading regional hub in the field of design, and establishing and strengthening regional and international partnerships in design-related fields.
The council will also work to provide educational and training platforms that support emerging and professional designers while enhancing innovation and creative production in this sector.
As part of its responsibilities, the council will formulate and develop strategies and policies related to the design sector; oversee the implementation of programmes and initiatives, organise specialised exhibitions, showcases, and events, and launch economically and environmentally sustainable initiatives in the field of prototype design and manufacturing, further strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading regional hub for cultural industries.
This article was published by Gulf Today on May 20, 2026.
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