His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated this Wednesday morning the “Ziena Splendor of the Indian Courts” Exhibition organised by Sharjah Museums Authority in collaboration with Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in Kuwait at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.

During the event, His Highness embarked on a comprehensive tour of the exhibition’s meticulously curated 84 rare artifacts sourced from the collection of the late Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmed al-Sabah and Sheikh Hessa Sabah al- Salem al-Sabah of Kuwait.

This extraordinary collection which is scheduled to be on show until April 14 of next year, has been thoughtfully assembled over the decades, spanning from the mid-1970s to the present day. His Highness received a comprehensive briefing on the exhibition’s three sections that collectively house one of the world's most extensive and prestigious collections of ancient and Islamic art and serve as a testament to the legendary refinement and opulence that characterized the lives, pursuits, and stature of the princes of that era. Furthermore, they showcase the exceptional artistic craftsmanship of Indian jewelers who crafted these diverse and exquisite objects during the period spanning the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries.

During the tour, His Highness had the opportunity to observe the foremost aesthetic treasures showcased within the display which have not only defined the legacy of Indian royal courts over the course of history but also spotlighted the continuous evolution of innovative artistic techniques and developments that have remained distinctive hallmarks of Indian arts and crafts throughout the ages.

As a concluding highlight of the exhibition's inauguration, His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, graciously accepted a token of appreciation from Sheikha Bibi Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah from His Highness's esteemed presence and the official opening of the exhibition.