Martha Al-Akrubi, general director of "House of Wisdom" in Sharjah, asserts that in the current time it is impossible to remain without constant technological changes and not enrich the book background with technologies. She believes that "House of Wisdom" is not just a library, but a complete project that unites traditional culture with the instruments of the future. She emphasizes that the success of this institution, filled with knowledge, culture, and creativity, depends on the fact that knowledge is not limited to reading, but expands through experience, discoveries, and interactions with new ideas.
"House of Wisdom" combines traditional knowledge with perspectives of the future, advocating strategies and common goals. It offers a cultural and educational experience, contributing to creative thinking, providing spaces for experiments and the development of new projects, uniting culture and technology. One of the focuses is on supporting ecological awareness, which is reflected in the use of renewable energy sources in architectural design.
The main goal of "House of Wisdom" is to establish deep connections with various communities of the United Arab Emirates through various events, programs, updating knowledge and stimulating creativity. The organization conducts educational and cultural events aimed at promoting innovations and ensuring public interaction.
"House of Wisdom" provides unique services for different societal categories, starting from researchers and students and ending with families and children, creating an environment specially designed to ensure their cultural and educational needs. It is a model of future libraries, combining the latest technologies with original cultural elements, providing a comprehensive educational environment. Among the special services stands out the "Coffee Book" – printing books on a high-speed printer, aiming to ensure quick access to knowledge.
The organization also pays special attention to children through the "Little Reader" space, uniting education and entertainment, including a library for children, a play zone, and workshops, creating a cohesive educational experience. "House of Wisdom" organizes events and activities that assist practical education and research, for instance, in the "Jazari Laboratories".
The organization regularly holds cultural events and initiatives, for example, an exhibition "Jalal ad-Din ar-Rumi: 750 Years of Presence... All Eight Centuries" and also plans further activities aimed at enriching cultural experience for visitors and expanding the boundaries of knowledge.
