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Overview
Islamic Civilization in the 21st Century
Overview
The international symposium "Islamic Civilization in the 21st Century - Global Perspectives" will be held at American University of Sharjah, September 24-25, 2014.
Held in conjunction with the Sharjah Museums Department, this bilingual symposium aims to highlight the positive, innovative, visionary, inspiring and creative contributions that outstanding individuals from the region and beyond are making today to contemporary Islamic and global civilization.
The symposium will bring together internationally recognized professionals and experts from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, united by their groundbreaking work.
The symposium will focus on three areas and comprise the following sessions:
- Education, Research and Scholarship- Innovative Approaches, Groundbreaking Initiatives: This session will bring together personalities involved in innovative projects aimed at the digital preservation of Islamic manuscripts and material culture as globally accessible tools for education and research.
- The Sciences - Tackling the Challenges of our World: In this session, scientists and environmental activists will talk about their research and involvement in pioneering projects ranging from scientific space research to genetics, climate change and water security.
- Arts, Culture and Communication - Treasured Legacies and New Departures: Insight into the wide and diverse contributions in the contemporary arts and new media, including conceptual art aimed at visualizing oral history and heritage, Arabic typography as well as contemporary animation and new departures in interaction design.
Venue
"Islamic Civilization in the 21st Century - Global Perspectives" will be held on the campus of American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah, who envisioned the university as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. AUS is an independent, non-profit coeducational institution. AUS is a leading comprehensive coeducational university in the Gulf, serving students from the region and around the world.
Sharjah is a city of learning and the arts. It was named the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014 and the 1998 UNESCO Cultural Capital of the Arab World. This context facilitates the university's intention to be an academic center at the intersection of ancient cultural traditions and contemporary intellectual currents. The city of Sharjah is home to more than 20 museums with splendid collections of artifacts and art as well as exhibits on science and natural history. Sharjah also hosts many cultural festivals, educational conferences, fairs and economic expositions. These resources permit the university to broaden students' formal education in a way not possible elsewhere in the region.
American University of Sharjah is located about 20 minutes' drive from downtown Sharjah and the emirate of Dubai. For AUS map and directions, please click here.
Accommodation
Note: Sharjah
International Airport is located a short drive from the AUS campus. The
drive from Dubai International Airport takes approximately 30 minutes to
the hotels in Sharjah assuming normal traffic conditions. The taxi fare
can vary between 35¬-50 UAE Dirhams (1 US Dollar = 3.65 UAE AED)
depending on traffic conditions. Abu Dhabi International Airport is a
two-hour drive from Sharjah.
More information about Sharjah is available at https://sharjahtourism.ae/.
Centro Sharjah
Special Room Rates
| Classic Rooms | AED 360 single* and AED 400 double* |
| Classic Studio | AED 460 single* and AED 500 double* |
| Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite | AED 560 single* and AED 600 double* |
*Best available rate to be awarded if less than above rates
Above-mentioned rates are net including 10% Municipality Tax and 10% Service Charge,
- Inclusive of the complimentary buffet breakfast.
- Inclusive of daily group transfer from the hotel to AUS and from AUS to hotel.
- Shopping shuttles from the hotel to Dubai and Sharjah shopping malls and return.
Transportation
Complimentary transfer to and from the AUS conference venue. Timing to be informed in advance.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy
Reservations or bookings require a valid credit card (guest's credit
card number and expiry date) to guarantee the booking and to keep the
reservation in the system for guests arriving at a later time.
Non-guaranteed reservations/bookings may only be kept in the hotel's
system. Any cancellation received three days before arrival will attract
no cancellation fees. Any no show rooms will attract full stay
accommodation fee.
All the above rates are subject to availability and previous reservation is required with enough notice period.
For reservations, you may contact:
Centro Sharjah
PO Box 3677, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: + 971 6 508 8155 or + 971 6 508 8000
Fax: + 971 6 508 8111
[email protected]
https://www.rotana.com/
Holiday International Hotel
The Holiday International Hotel, located on the edge of Khaled
Lagoon overlooking the beautiful cornice, offers the convenience of a
central location. A mere 20-minute drive from Dubai and Sharjah
airports, the hotel is a short walk from the Sharjah Souk and has easy
access to shopping malls, the Sharjah Expo Exhibition Centre and
entertainment centers.
Special Room Rates
| Single Room | AED 300.00 Net |
| Double Room | AED 350.00 Net |
The above rates are net, inclusive of tax, service charge, and buffet breakfast at the Oasis restaurant, per room, per night.
Special Room Rates on Full Board
| Single Room | AED 450.00 Net with water and soft drinks |
| Double Room | AED 680.00 Net with water and soft drinks |
The above rates are net, inclusive of tax, service charge, buffet
breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Oasis restaurant, per room, per
night.
Special Privileges
- complementary airport pickup and drop
- complementary usage of recreational facilities
- complementary tea and coffee in the room
- complementary Internet access at the lobby
For reservations, you may contact:
Holiday International Hotel
PO Box 5802, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: + 971 6 573 6666
Fax: + 971 6 572 5060
[email protected]
https://www.holidayinternational.com/
Royal Crown Suites
| Single Room* (1 pax) | AED 250* | Bed & buffet breakfast |
| Double Room* (2 pax) | AED 300* | Bed & buffet breakfast |
| Executive Suite* (1-2 pax) (one bedroom + living room + kitchen + bathroom) |
AED 400* | Bed & buffet breakfast |
* Rates quoted are net, per night, inclusive of services and taxes.
Transportation
Airport transfers will be charged AED 100 per trip. Transfers from
the hotel to AUS and back will be provided complimentary for minimum of
10 rooms accommodated in our hotel.
For reservations, please contact Ms. Jocelyn Dela Torre:
Royal Crown Suites
Mob: +971 50 786 5223
Tel: + 971 6 556 1333 / +971 6 556 2572
Fax: + 971 6 556 1177 / +971 6 556 3719
[email protected]
Visa Information
Citizens of the following countries can obtain a UAE visa upon entry: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican City.
Citizens of other countries will require a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. If you are flying to the UAE using Emirates Airlines or Air Arabia, the airline can get you the necessary visa if you make the request in advance.
If you elect to apply for a visa at the UAE embassy in your country, we will be glad to provide you with any supporting documents that you may need, such as an invitation letter indicating the acceptance of your paper.
Contacts
Sharjah Museum Department
Toll Free: 800-MUSEUM (687386)
Munira Al Wali
Sharjah Museum Department
Tel +971 6 519 7242
Fax +971 6 554 1915
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Sun-Thurs
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