Sharjah Ruler allocates €7.9 million to digitise Joanina Library’s rare books
The project will leverage contemporary technology options to support research efforts
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His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
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Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed a grant of €7.9 million (Dh31.1 million) to digitise 30,000 rare books and manuscripts housed in the Joanina Library of the Portuguese University of Coimbra.
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