The United Arab Emirates and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan share a rich cultural heritage that forms a strong foundation for their cultural and educational relations. Rooted in common traditions, Bedouin heritage, poetry, proverbs, customs, and shared social values, these longstanding cultural ties have fostered enduring people-to-people connections and strengthened mutual understanding between the two brotherly countries.
Building on this shared heritage, cultural cooperation continues to expand across a wide range of fields. The United Arab Emirates actively participates in Jordan's leading cultural, artistic, and literary events, including the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, as well as poetry festivals, literary forums, and national celebrations held throughout the Kingdom.
UAE cultural initiatives have also contributed significantly to Jordan's cultural landscape. Notable examples include the Arab Reading Challenge, the Digital School, and the Bel Arabi initiative. In 2015, the House of Poetry was established in Mafraq as a joint Emirati-Jordanian cultural institution under the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to establish Houses of Poetry across the Arab world. In addition, the Sharjah Department of Culture organizes the annual Sharjah Cultural Forum in Jordan, honoring distinguished Jordanian writers and intellectuals while promoting cultural exchange and intellectual dialogue between the two countries.
Education is another cornerstone of the bilateral partnership. The United Arab Emirates places high priority on investing in human capital as a driver of sustainable development. This commitment is reflected in its scholarship programs, through which many Emirati students have pursued higher education in Jordan, whose universities are recognized for their academic excellence. Ongoing collaboration and the exchange of academic expertise between educational and cultural institutions in both countries continue to strengthen bilateral relations and underscore the important role of cultural and educational cooperation in advancing the strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations.
