Her Highness Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University, has been named among the 100 most influential people in art in TIME100 Art 2026. The profile highlights her contributions to contemporary art and her commitment to cross-cultural dialogue through her leadership of cultural and educational institutions.
TIME recognizes her role in developing the Sharjah Biennial into a globally recognized exhibition and championing international contemporary art as President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation. It also highlights March Meeting, the Foundation’s annual gathering of artists, curators, and theorists, and her work as Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney.
Her belief that “culture bridges gaps and brings people together” runs through these initiatives, creating opportunities for artistic exchange and bringing diverse perspectives into public conversation.
