Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the official ambassador for the ongoing UNESCO World Heritage nomination of the Faya Palaeolandscape, expressed that the decision by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi to approve the boundaries of the Faya site for UNESCO World Heritage List nomination demonstrates his commitment to protecting humanity's heritage for future generations.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikha Bodour emphasized the historical significance of the site, which has been intertwined with human history for over 200,000 years. She noted that the nomination not only reinforces Sharjah's role as a global center of knowledge and culture but also highlights the importance of heritage as a connector between past and present, providing communities with a renewed identity and living memory.
Sheikha Bodour stated their dedication to ensuring that the Faya site receives the recognition it deserves on the UNESCO World Heritage List. She highlighted the site's importance as a testament to human history, with evidence of early human migration routes and human evolution. She stressed Sharjah's commitment to preserving heritage as a global responsibility, emphasizing that safeguarding heritage also means protecting identity and enriching the collective understanding of humanity.