Muscat – National Museum, in collaboration with the Sharjah Museums Authority, has launched an exhibition titled Masterpieces of Art from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. The exhibition, which opened on Monday, will run until May 3.

Held under the patronage of H E Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum, the event was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

The exhibition features 82 artefacts highlighting the achievements of Islamic civilisation and Muslim scholars. Several pieces are being displayed outside the United Arab Emirates for the first time.

The collection is divided into three sections – Calligraphy Arts, Science and Innovation, and Harmony and Diversity – offering insights into the intellectual and cultural progress of the Islamic world.

Jamal bin Hassan al Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, described the event as part of ongoing efforts to promote cultural exchange and knowledge.

“This exhibition builds on the success of the ‘Omani Civilisation: Origins and Development’ exhibition held in 2023 at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Antiquities, under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. It marks a significant step in the collaboration between the National Museum and the Sharjah Museums Authority,” he said.

Moosawi added that the exhibition showcases invaluable artefacts reflecting the scientific and intellectual achievements of the Islamic era. “These treasures of knowledge demonstrate the cultural and intellectual progress of the time, illustrating how Islam played a pivotal role in shaping a civilisation based on science and the advancement of knowledge.