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On October 4, 2025, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi opened Europe’s first Arabic studies center at Portugal’s University of Coimbra, launching a digital library of rare texts.
On October 4, 2025, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Center for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra, Portugal’s oldest university, establishing the first dedicated Arabic language and culture center in Europe.
The event marked the launch of the Joanina Digital Library, a project to digitize over 30,000 rare texts, including the 1565 Barbosa Manuscript, a historically significant document on Gulf societies.
The center will offer advanced Arabic programs, host cultural events, and promote academic exchange.
Sheikh Dr. Sultan emphasized truth in historical narratives as a foundation for intercultural understanding, aligning with broader efforts to elevate Arab heritage globally.
El 4 de octubre de 2025, el jeque Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi abrió el primer centro de estudios árabes de Europa en la Universidad de Coimbra, en Portugal, lanzando una biblioteca digital de textos raros.