DUBAI, 13th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Jean Christophe Paris, Consul General of the French Republic in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, commended His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his efforts in founding the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.
He described the Academy as a distinguished academic hub that fosters global connections and serves as a unique educational institution dedicated to sharing the knowledge and heritage of the Quran with the world.
This statement came during the visit of Jean Christophe Paris, and his deputy, Ilhami Gulcen, to the Academy, where they were received by Dr. Eng. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, President of the Academy; Abdullah Khalaf Al-Hosani, Secretary-General of the Academy; and several department directors.
The Academy's President welcomed the French Consul General and the accompanying delegation, taking them on a tour of the Quranic museums and offering a detailed explanation of the Academy’s role, mission, and three main pillars: the Sharjah Global Electronic Quran Recitation Platform, through which students receive Quranic certifications in various narrations; the Department of Studies and Scientific Research, which handles the Academy's academic and research projects; and the Quranic Museums, which showcase the history of Quranic manuscript writing, its sciences, and notable figures.
French Consul General said, “I was honoured to visit the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, a prominent institution in the emirate and a centre of knowledge, preservation, and transmission of Quranic sciences in the Islamic world.”
He added, “I toured the museums that display rare and ancient manuscripts, exceptional textiles that once adorned the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, and the legacies of prominent Quran reciters.”
He also praised the efforts of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in establishing this academic institution, which serves as a bridge between nations and religions. More than 400 students from over 172 countries around the world visit the Academy annually.