SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has received an archaeological delegation from Austria.

Sheikh Sultan discussed with the mission Austria's latest archaeological discoveries as well as those of other European countries.

The Ruler of Sharjah also noted the importance of human heritage as well as the role of exploratory surveys and their impact on knowledge of culture and civilisation and in highlighting the identity and heritage of peoples.

The meeting discussed cooperation in archaeology and exchanges in the scientific and archaeological fields.

Earlier, the Austrian delegation was briefed on the results of archaeological work carried out by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority and Sharjah’s progress in this field.

The meeting was attended by Dr Andreas Liebmann, Austrian Ambassador to the UAE, Manal Ataya, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, Dr Sabah Jasim, Director General of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority, and a number of Austrian officials.

WAM