Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial is one of the leading global cultural events, giving a great contribution to preservation and development of Islamic and Arabic calligraphy.

The Biennial emphasises the role of culture as the central cohesion that holds human values. These values bring us all together to shape the future, launch the creative dialogue and admire diversity. Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial is organized by the Directorate of Arts in the Department of Culture and Information, Government of Sharjah, in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE and this year is held as part of the celebrations of naming Sharjah as the Islamic Capital of Culture for 2014. .