The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the opening of applications and submissions for publication in the Sharjah Journal for Archaeological Studies, a peer-reviewed academic journal issued under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The initiative reflects SAA’s commitment to supporting specialized scientific research and reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading knowledge hub in the fields of archaeology and cultural heritage.

Advisory Board of Distinguished International Experts

The journal is supported by a distinguished advisory board comprising a select group of prominent international scholars and experts in archaeology and cultural heritage. The board includes Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), alongside several renowned academic figures from the region and around the world. These include Dr. Nuria Sanz Gallego, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Cairo; Dr. Salman Al Mahari, Director General of Antiquities at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities; Dr. Sultan Al Bakri, Advisor to the Minister of Heritage at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman; and Professor Nasser Saeed Al Jahwari, Professor of Archaeology at Sultan Qaboos University and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oman Studies.

The advisory board also includes Professor Atef Mansour, Professor of Islamic Archaeology, international numismatics expert, and former Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology at Fayoum University; Professor AbdeljalilBouzouggar, archaeologist and anthropologist and Director General of the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage in Morocco; Professor Carmen del Cerro Linares, Head of the Spanish Mission at Al Thuqeibah site and Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid; Dr. Mercedes FarjasAbadía, Head of the Spanish Mission working in Khorfakkan, Wadi Al Helo and Kalba and Professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid; and Professor Nabil Hanoun Aliwi, Professor of Cuneiform Studies and Archaeology from Iraq.

A Strategic Role in Guiding the Journal’s Scientific Direction

The advisory board plays a central role in supporting the journal both scientifically and strategically by providing expert guidance to the editorial team in shaping editorial policies and future plans, strengthening academic quality standards, and ensuring adherence to international publishing ethics. The board also contributes to enhancing the journal’s regional and global reach, encouraging researchers and academic institutions to publish in it, and proposing specialized research themes that align with the latest developments in archaeological and heritage studies.

Advancing Archaeological Research and Global Academic Presence

Commenting on the announcement, His Excellency Eisa Yousif, Director General of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority, emphasized that opening submissions for the journal reflects SAA’s dedication to providing a reliable scientific outlet that supports specialized research and contributes to advancing archaeological studies and strengthening their presence at the international level.

He said: “The Sharjah Journal for Archaeological Studies represents a pioneering scientific initiative that embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in supporting knowledge and preserving cultural heritage. Through this journal, we aim to attract researchers from around the world and provide an academic platform that contributes to publishing specialized studies and promoting scientific dialogue. The formation of the advisory board further reflects the strong academic and intellectual foundation upon which the journal is built, reinforcing its presence within the global academic community as a comprehensive reference for researchers and specialists in archaeology and cultural heritage”.

An Open Academic Platform for Researchers

The Sharjah Journal for Archaeological Studies is a multidisciplinary, peerreviewed academic publication dedicated to research in archaeology, civilization, and tangible cultural heritage in the Arabian Peninsula and its coastal regions, from prehistoric times through historical, Islamic, and modern periods. It also encourages comparative academic perspectives with geographically and culturally connected regions.

The journal is published twice a year, in both Arabic and English, in print and digital formats. It follows an openaccess model, allowing free access to all research articles upon publication. All submissions undergo a double-blind peerreview process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality and credibility.

Submission via the Journal Website

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority encourages researchers, academics, and specialists from around the world to register and submit their research through the journal’s official website https://saa.shj.ae/sjas/.

Submissions should follow the approved guidelines and standards, contributing to strengthening international academic dialogue, connecting local studies to global civilizational contexts, and supporting the continued development of archaeological and heritage research.