His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Centre for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra in Portugal, in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). His Highness also launched the Joanina Digital Library, presented the library with the rare Barbosa manuscript dated 1565, and signed his book "A Momentous Journey", published in Arabic, English and Portuguese. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251004071025/en/Sharjah Ruler opens Centre for Arabic Studies in Portugal (Photo: AETOSWire)His Highness unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the opening of the centre, before reviewing its services, resources and programmes that support Arabic teaching. He then proceeded to the historic Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra, where he launched the Joanina Digital Library and delivered a speech. Concluding the visit, he toured the historic Joanina Library, viewing rare manuscripts and learning about its departments and the preservation efforts for its valuable holdings.