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00:00Today I'm in a place designed to promote reading and ease access to knowledge as a cultural center that is cruising towards the future.
00:12Welcome to House of Wisdom.
00:15House of Wisdom is not only a library, it's a significant chapter in furthering Sharjah's vision to be a central hub for education, culture and the publishing industry.
00:28The House of Wisdom was commissioned in honor of the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 title by UNESCO and is the living legacy of the promises made then mainly to continue to promote reading and ease access to knowledge to all members of society.
00:48Inspired by the original House of Wisdom in Baghdad, it is the modern day interpretation of a knowledge hub where all can come to seek enrichment.
01:02This smartly designed center is a model for future libraries that blend traditional and digital sources of knowledge.
01:12It is set to be a destination for conferences, events and educational sessions for all ages.
01:20Designed and launched to promote reading and ease access to knowledge by redefining the concept of a cultural center and cruising to the future.
01:30The scroll monument was designed by the UK artist Gary Judah and is a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Arabic scrolls as a single spiraling sculpture that loops towards the sky.
01:53The Little Reader is a dedicated space to educate and entertain children in a safe and fun environment.
02:05The House of Wisdom extends over 12,000 square meters.
02:09Every room, every space and every angle has been purposefully designed like rhythmic verses in a poem.
02:19This place hosts more than 100,000 books with indoor and garden reading areas.
02:26It has seven specially designed pods for students and businesses to hold meetings along with multi-purpose spaces for exhibitions.
02:37In addition to outdoor garden, event spaces are designed to host cultural and entertainment events,
02:45which makes the House of Wisdom the magnificent contribution to Sharjah's several public offerings where books, knowledge and cultural enrichment can be easily accessed and enjoyed.