Sharjah launches ‘BASE39,’ newest creative district integrating arts and technology, at SPARK campus

Sharjah on Sunday launched “BASE39,” the latest creative project emerging from the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK). The inauguration was attended by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasmi, Chairperson of SPARK.

BASE39 further cements Sharjah’s position as a capital of culture, arts, and innovation, reflecting its development philosophy of empowering talent, supporting creative industries, and building a diverse and sustainable creative economy.

Further, the project reflects strategic expansion of SPARK’s ecosystem, as it positions itself as a multidisciplinary creative platform that brings together artists, designers, entrepreneurs, creative tech startups, and innovators across digital arts, design, media, architecture, fashion, music, and interactive arts.

Sheikha Bodour inaugurates 'BASE39' at SPARK park in Sharjah on Sunday. WAM

Sheikha Bodour said: “BASE39 is the latest expression of Sharjah’s understanding that creativity thrives where people are empowered - to imagine, collaborate and innovate. We’re building spaces where creative minds interact, inspire each another and sow the seeds for a cultural and economic future that benefits us all.”

She undertook a tour of the main facilities of BASE39, where she viewed the new creative spaces, studios, labs, and workshops dedicated to arts, design, and creative technologies.

Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SPARK, said: “BASE39 “is an extension of Sharjah’s vision to build an interconnected environment that brings together creativity, innovation. We designed it as an open space that inspires youth, creatives, and entrepreneurs. As SPARK approaches its tenth anniversary, we are proud to launch a project that reinforces our role as an incubator for bold ideas and a hub for experimenting with emerging technologies and creating a more innovative and sustainable future.”

He added: “BASE39” is not just a workspace; it is a movement redefining the role of creativity in economic development. It opens the door for strategic partnerships that bring together government, private sector, and academic institutions, contributing to a more knowledge-driven and productive economic ecosystem.”

“BASE39” serves as a gateway for the next generation of creatives, providing co-working spaces, design and prototyping labs, audio-visual studios, exhibition and performance areas, fabrication labs, in collaboration with SPARK’s Sharjah Open Innovation Lab “SoiLab”, as well as incubation and acceleration programmes for startups.

The project targets multiple sectors including visual arts, design, media production, architecture, creative technology, gaming, performing arts, digital innovation, cultural industries, publishing, and more-strengthening the creative ecosystem and supporting the growth of SMEs and local and international talent.

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