Sheikh Sultan meets music students at Sharjah Academy of Performing Arts
- Last updated: October 1, 2025 | 22:11
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Academy of Performing Arts (SAPA), met on Wednesday with students of the Academy’s College of Music at its headquarters.
Sheikh Sultan praised the efforts of the College of Music’s academic and administrative staff, affirming that today’s achievements are the result of support and dedication that nurtured young talents.
He highlighted that the academy’s curriculum prepares students to reach international levels in music and performance.
The Ruler of Sharjah noted that SAPA’s various colleges operate under clear strategies aimed at positioning it among leading global art academies.
He urged students to remain focused, diligent, and ambitious, stressing his ongoing personal follow-up of all students and graduates, even after their four-year study period, and wishing them success in advancing music and the arts.
Sheikh Sultan and attendees enjoyed artistic performances by music students, including instrumental pieces on piano, oud, and ney, alongside vocal segments showcasing the students’ advanced skills.
The Ruler of Sharjah listened to explanations about the teaching methods and curricula, designed to refine students’ abilities and ensure full readiness upon graduation, equipping them to contribute meaningfully to global music.
Faculty members and students expressed gratitude to Sheikh Sultan for his continuous support and detailed follow-up of academic progress.
They thanked him for providing all resources that enhance education and creativity in the arts, and commemorated the occasion with group photographs.
Sheikh Sultan toured the Academy’s facilities, viewing the latest upgrades across its colleges.
He visited the lighting room equipped with advanced stage technology, the design studio for stage sets, and the costume workshop where students learn tailoring from their first year.
The Ruler of Sharjah also observed training sessions in rehearsal halls, visited the carpentry workshop used for stage design, and explored the academy’s library, which houses over 12,000 books dedicated to arts and theatre.
Sheikh Sultan was accompanied by Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of Department of Culture; Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Head of the Protocol and Hospitality Department; Ismail Abdullah Ismail, Secretary-General of the Arab Theatre Institute; Dr Peter Barlow, Executive Director of SAPA; along with several academics and artists.
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