Her Highness Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University (GSU), has been appointed by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) as Ambassador Extraordinary for Arab Culture for 2025–2026.
This honor recognizes her visionary leadership and lasting contributions to her expansion of knowledge, cultural dialogue, artistic exchange, and the promotion of Arab culture.
The announcement took place on November 10, 2025 at Africa Hall, GSU campus, Sharjah, in the presence of government officials, leaders and directors from various cultural institutions across Sharjah.
Speaking about her appointment, Sheikha Hoor said, “I am deeply honoured to be appointed ALECSO Ambassador Extraordinary for Arab Culture. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of many individuals and institutions dedicated to nurturing, promoting and preserving our shared cultural heritage. I look forward to working closely with ALECSO to strengthen cultural dialogue and foster deeper understanding across the region and beyond.”
The ALECSO Ambassadors for Arab Culture Programme recognises distinguished Arab figures whose cultural and artistic contributions advance the organisation’s objectives and highlight the richness and diversity of Arab culture.
Ambassadors serve as advocates for ALECSO’s mission across national, regional and international platforms, promoting values of creativity, peace and coexistence.
The ceremony was attended by Dr Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO; Dr Eman Al Salami, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Tunisia; ambassadors from Arab countries to Tunisia; and distinguished intellectuals, thinkers, and media professionals from around the Arab world.
Dr Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, commented, “We look forward to working closely with Sheikha Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi to advance ALECSO’s cultural programmes and promote culture as a driver of sustainable development and shared values across the Arab world. This honour also reaffirms the UAE’s pioneering role in fostering Arab cultural cooperation and the universal values of peace, dialogue and tolerance.”
Source: WAM