JTB Group Unveils its Long-Term Vision “OPEN FRONTIER 2035”

TOKYO - Tuesday, 03. February 2026

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- JTB Group has unveiled “OPEN FRONTIER 2035,” its long-term vision for the next decade. The vision positions JTB as a frontier (leading-edge) enterprise that brings together people, places, businesses, and possibilities to create connections and generate new value for society. By pioneering a new era of Designing Human Moments, we will harness our expertise and insights to connect, create, and contribute to the world—enriching people’s lives with excitement and contentment.

Our Source of Value is the Power to Create Connections

JTB Group has positioned “Intelligence that Creates Connections” as the core of its competitive advantage. Insight and expertise—when combined and continuously enhanced—will enable the Group to create meaningful connections by bringing together people, places, businesses, and possibilities, thereby generating new value for society.

Four Keys to Transforming Our Vision

In line with its aspiration to become a frontier enterprise, JTB Group will leverage the insights and expertise cultivated over its 114-year history to maximize its ability to create connections, address social challenges, and help shape a sustainable future for the global tourism industry. To realize its desired vision, JTB Group will drive transformation across four key focus areas. The focus of each of these will be as follows:

Global

Expansion of business activities across the world

Creating global appeal with a “glocal” approach (a focus on unique local market requirements that will resonate with customers who have a presence in multiple countries)

Business Model

Shift to a business ownership model by owning IP and assets including real estate

Redesign of our revenue model to combine once-off and recurring revenues

Information / Data

Building an AI-powered information platform to evolve insights

Organizing and clarifying information to make insights more explicit

Culture

Embracing diversity and harmony

Business Strategy Segments Based on Global Market / Customer Focus

To drive its transformation, we have established strategic business segments that integrate what we call Global Tourism Intelligence.

Global Area Solution

We will elevate overall regional value through investment in, and the provision of solutions to, local governments, Destination Management Organizations, and tourism operators.

Global Tourist Solution

We will leverage marketing capabilities to propose optimal travel experience for each individual traveler.

Global Business Solution

We will co-create high-return solutions for corporate and academic sector clients leveraging our planning and production capabilities.

Global Tourism Intelligence

We will enhance the value we create for tourism industry stakeholders by providing marketing solutions through the media and via events.

Key 2035 Financial Targets

We have set clear long‑term targets to scale our business and strengthen our profitability. On a management accounting basis, we aim to increase transaction volume, expand gross profit, and lift margins materially by FY2035, as follows:

FY2024 Results (management accounting)

- Revenue: ¥1,683.8 trillion

- Gross profit: ¥293.7 billion

- Operating profit: ¥14.9 billion

- Gross operating profit ratio: 5.0%

FY2035 Targets (management accounting)

- Revenue: ¥2,500 trillion

- Gross profit: ¥500 billion

- Operating profit: ¥75 billion

- Gross operating profit ratio: 15%

In order to achieve these key financial targets, we have established the following basic policies to maximize corporate value over the medium- to long term and achieve sustainable growth. We will:

Generate financial capacity to allow investment in growth and the formation of high-quality assets, establishing a virtuous cycle of growth.

Enhance creditworthiness and financing capability by improving our corporate value.

Prepare for contingencies by promptly securing a level of net assets capable of withstanding foreseeable losses, thereby helping to ensure business continuity.

Transforming Our Business Portfolio (Ratio Targets)

To realize its Vision, we will advance its business, investment, and talent portfolios in an integrated manner, deploying management resources efficiently and with agility in order to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value. By addressing both growth and profitability across each business area, we aim to achieve the following key financial targets:

Global business ratio

Baseline FY2024: Global 14% / Japan 86% (includes Japan inbound)

Target FY2035: Global 50% / Japan 50%

People-traffic business dependency

Baseline FY2024: 20% not dependent on people traffic / 80% dependent

Target FY2035: 25% not dependent / 75% dependent

Revenue categories

Baseline FY2024: 11% recurring / 89% once-off

Target FY2035: 30% recurring / 70% once-off

Sustainability endorsement (of partner base)

Policy establishment: June 2025—Sustainable Transaction Policy

Target FY2035: 63% of business partners implementing sustainability initiatives

Investment Strategy: Establishing a Cycle for Sustainable Growth

Centering on focused investment in premium assets—business assets, intellectual property/rights, and human capital—we will establish a cycle of development > revenue growth > priority reinvestment, upgrading assets through our business activities to generate additional cash flow. Leveraging IP rights to secure competitive advantage and enhancing our employee skills and motivation levels will allow us to create sustainable value through increased investment in both business assets and in human capital.

Talent Strategy, Culture

We will implement borderless ways of working that are unconstrained by time, place, or organizational boundaries; support career design aligned with each employee’s personal “Will;” and make skills and experience visible to enable effective career matching. Through these efforts, we will enable employees with diverse talents worldwide to co-create value on a global stage, continually generating new connections across the JTB Group.

Sustainability

To advance our corporate mission, JTB Group has defined three material topics— “Enriching the Human Experience” “Nurturing Our Surroundings” and “Engaged Partnering”—alongside eight sub-material topics. We are implementing initiatives that maximize the positive impact arising from connection and minimize any negative impact.

In June 2025, we established a Sustainable Transaction Policy, setting a 2035 target for 63 percent of our business transactions to be with partners pursuing sustainability initiatives. We are also enhancing accessibility across our websites and digital channels to offer customers choices of products and services grounded in sustainability.

Establishment of the JTB Social Commitment Program “Mirai Exchange Creation Fund”

We will increase its pursuit of CSR initiatives that help address social challenges, and, as part of these efforts, we will establish the JTB Social Commitment Program: Mirai Exchange Creation Fund in April 2026. The Fund will provide ongoing support—through donations and grants—for activities that preserve and protect local communities. Specifically, the Fund will support the protection and utilization of historical buildings and intangible cultural assets such as festivals, the restoration and conservation of natural environments, and measures against overtourism—helping regions cultivate value more sustainably.

Looking Ahead

As AI agents create new businesses and society undergoes profound transformation, the value of connections will continue to grow. Building on this momentum, JTB will deepen and broaden the impact of connections, expanding the potential of the tourism industry while evolving as a pioneering enterprise that creates new value for society. Through co-creation with partners who bring diverse technologies, insights, and networks, we will help realize a sustainable and prosperous future.

About JTB Corp.

JTB is one of Japan's leading travel solutions providers, offering a diverse range of services and products tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a rich history dating back to 1912, JTB has consistently adapted and innovated to maintain its position at the forefront of the industry. From individual travel and the promotion of regional tourism to business meetings and sporting events, JTB offers support for a wide spectrum of travel-related activities. Guided by its vision "Perfect moments, always," JTB is committed to delivering personalized experiences to individuals, businesses and institutions worldwide. With a global presence spanning 152 locations across 36 countries & regions, JTB seamlessly connects people, places and possibilities, all while fostering a sustainable future. https://www.jtbcorp.jp/en/

 

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Blind Sailor Mitsuhiro Iwamoto Redefines the Limits of Possibility Through Technology in a Historic Trans-Pacific Project

 FUJISAWA, Japan - 

- “HIRO’s CHOICE”: A Solo, Non-Stop Crossing of the Pacific Ocean -

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, a Japanese sailor based in San Diego, who is taking on the world’s first solo, non-stop trans-Pacific crossing by a blind sailor as part of the Blind Sailor Single-Handed Pacific Crossing Project 2027, held a press conference on January 28 (local time) in San Diego, USA.

Project URL: https://hiros-choice.com/

On January 22 (local time), Iwamoto delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 (WEF) under the theme “Sailing Through Barriers.” Speaking about the upcoming voyage, he said, “Boundaries are not decided by others. They are transcended by choice.”

WEF URL: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/sessions/sailing-through-barriers/

During the press conference, he explained that all navigational information is converted into audio and delivered through an application called “Leena.” All onboard sailing instruments, navigation systems, radar, AIS, and various sensors are fully integrated via the vessel’s Wi-Fi network. When Hiro speaks to the system, it provides only the information necessary for real-time decision-making at that moment.

In preparation for the voyage, a range of advanced support systems has also been put in place, including uninterrupted 24-hour connectivity via Starlink, a shore-based support center monitoring the journey, high-sensitivity thermal cameras, and a reliable power supply secured through lightweight, high-capacity lithium batteries and solar panels. The entire voyage will be continuously shared with a global audience, 24 hours a day.

Hiro explained, “Through technology, it redraws the line between what is considered ‘possible’ and ‘impossible.’ The key question is not ‘Can you see?’ The real question is ‘Can you continuously understand the situation?’” He concluded by stating, “I truly want to convey a message to the next generation.” After returning to Japan, he plans to sail around the country and share his experience directly with children.

At the conclusion of the press conference, Malin Burnham, a San Diego–based entrepreneur and philanthropist and a leading figure in the international sailing community made a surprise appearance. He offered words of encouragement to Iwamoto and announced a donation of $5,000 in support of the project.

 

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Laserfiche’s Taylor Grosso Honored as 2026 CRN® Channel Chief

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — announced today that CRN® — a brand of The Channel Company — has selected Taylor Grosso, senior director, channel, Americas, as a 2026 CRN® Channel Chief. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.

Grosso oversees Laserfiche’s Americas channel sales team, including the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, focusing on empowering Laserfiche Solution Providers to stay competitive as the market evolves. As more organizations seek out AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, Grosso prepares partners with the resources they need to quickly learn and sell Laserfiche’s industry-leading AI-powered document management solutions. By working closely with partners on building targeted business plans, Grosso and his team enable faster customer adoption of AI while driving revenue growth.

“Over the past year, we’ve seen the transformative potential of AI in solving organizations’ information management challenges,” said Grosso. “My goal — and the goal of the entire Laserfiche channel team — is to enable partners to succeed in this moment with the latest Laserfiche tools that deliver on the promise of AI through tangible and profitable solutions.”

“Taylor is an exceptional channel leader who prioritizes trust, relationship-building and mutual success with the channel,” said Josep Domingot, vice president of sales at Laserfiche. “This recognition by CRN is a testament to the strength of the Laserfiche Solution Provider Program and continuous innovation of the Laserfiche product.”

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.

“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, vice president, U.S. content, executive editor, CRN.

CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.

About Laserfiche

Laserfiche is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations digitally transform operations and manage their content with AI-powered solutions. Through scalable workflows, customizable forms, no-code templates and AI-enabled capabilities, the Laserfiche® document management platform accelerates how business gets done. Trusted by organizations of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises—Laserfiche empowers teams to boost productivity, foster collaboration, and deliver a superior customer experience at scale. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Laserfiche operates globally, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Connect with Laserfiche: Laserfiche Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook

 

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Linda Domingo

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Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company launches unified digital platform for developers in Masar Destination

 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -

During its participation in the Future Real Estate Forum 2026.

 

Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, announced the launch of a unified digital platform for property ownership within the destination through approved developers.

The new digital platform provides accurate and up-to-date information in both Arabic and English about all approved developers within Masar destination, thus enhancing transparency and establishing high levels of regulation within an integrated urban system.

This initiative, which reflects the Company’s responsible approach to urban development and its commitment to preserving the unique character of place and enhancing quality of life, was launched as part of the company’s participation in Future Real Estate Forum 2026, the Kingdom’s premier event in this industry, which features broad international participation including representatives from more than 120 countries and over 300 global speakers.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Yasser Abuateek, Chief Executive Officer of Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, said, “The launch of the unified digital ownership platform at Masar is a strategic step toward enhancing transparency and innovation in the real estate sector. It highlights our commitment to providing an integrated urban experience that supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and contributes to positioning Makkah at the forefront of digital transformation. It also strengthens confidence in the real estate market by offering diverse options that meet residents’ needs within a modern and sustainable urban environment.”

Spanning over 1.2 million square meters, Masar Destination is the largest urban project in Makkah. Its portfolio, which spans hotels, residential and hotel apartments, and integrated commercial and medical facilities, aligns with the Kingdom’s vision for advanced urban environments that serve both visitors and residents.

The project has recently signed development agreements with a number of developers and investment funds, with total investment exceeding SAR 63 billion, including acquisition and infrastructure costs, reinforcing its position as one of the Kingdom’s most prominent investment destinations.

To learn more about the platform, click here: https://www.masardestination.com.sa/en/developers

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Galderma Announces U.S. FDA Acceptance of RelabotulinumtoxinA Biologics License Application Resubmission

 ZUG, Switzerland - Monday, 02. February 2026 AETOSWire 

The United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmission for RelabotulinumtoxinA for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines (frown lines) and lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet) in adults

RelabotulinumtoxinA is designed to optimize molecule integrity to deliver fast onset of action as early as Day 1 and sustained results for six months for frown lines and crow’s feet and has been approved in over 20 markets, including in the European Union1-3

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galderma (SIX: GALD) today announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted the BLA resubmission for RelabotulinumtoxinA for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines (frown lines) and lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet) in adults. Galderma has worked closely with the U.S. FDA to implement adjustments to its manufacturing process. Galderma is committed to using its expertise and heritage in the neuromodulator space to develop next-generation aesthetic solutions that address evolving needs.

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“We pioneered the development of RelabotulinumtoxinA to address the growing demand for faster-acting and longer-lasting anti-wrinkle solutions. We’re excited about the potential to bring this innovative neuromodulator to the U.S., offering advanced performance and ease of use and building on our portfolio of neuromodulators that meets the full spectrum of injector and patient needs.”

 

BALDO SCASSELLATI SFORZOLINI, M.D., PH.D.

GLOBAL HEAD OF R&D

GALDERMA

 

The filing is based on data from the robust, large-scale READY (REelabotulinumtoxin Aesthetic Development StudY) clinical trial program, which is composed of four phase III trials, enrolling more than 1,900 participants.1-4 Results demonstrated that RelabotulinumtoxinA delivered a fast onset of action as early as Day 1 and sustained results for six months for both frown lines and crow’s feet.1,2

RelabotulinumtoxinA (Relfydess™) has been approved in over 20 markets for the treatment of frown lines and crow’s feet, including in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Asia, and Australia. Regulatory applications are continuing to be submitted and assessed by additional authorities globally.

Galderma offers a range of neuromodulator solutions aiming to address every single injector and patient need, and has the heritage, expertise and capability needed to continue bringing this advanced solution to patients and healthcare professionals globally. Today, Galderma is well positioned to be the leader in all aspects of Injectable Aesthetics, having the in-house capabilities to discover, research, develop, manufacture, and market best-in-class products.

About RelabotulinumtoxinA

Pioneered by Galderma, RelabotulinumtoxinA is the first and only ready-to-use liquid neuromodulator manufactured with PEARL™ Technology, which is designed to preserve molecule integrity to deliver fast onset of action as early as Day 1 and sustained results for six months for glabellar lines and lateral canthal lines, giving patients a natural, revitalized look in a refined and well-tolerated formulation.1-5 RelabotulinumtoxinA is optimized for simple volumetric dosing, without reconstitution, to increase ease-of-use and help ensure consistent dose/volume every time.6,7 It was entirely created and manufactured by Galderma to expand its neuromodulator portfolio as part of the broadest Injectable Aesthetics portfolio on the market. RelabotulinumtoxinA has received a marketing authorization in numerous markets and is an investigational drug product in the U.S. Authorization conditions may vary internationally.

About Galderma

Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.

References

Shridharani SM, et al. Efficacy and safety of RelabotulinumtoxinA, a new ready-to-use liquid formulation botulinum toxin: Results from the READY-1 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial in glabellar lines. Aesthet Surg J. 2024;44(12):1330-1340. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjae131.

Ablon G, et al. Treatment of lateral canthal lines with RelabotulinumtoxinA, an investigational liquid botulinum toxin: clinical efficacy and safety results from the READY-2 phase 3 trial. Toxicon. 2024;237(1):107353. doi: 10.1026/j.toxicon.2024.107353.

Relfydess®. EU Summary of Product Characteristics.

Galderma. Data on file. Clinical Study Report for Protocol 43QM1902: READY-3. Galderma Laboratories; 2021

Galderma. Data on file. Clinical Study Report for Protocol 43AM1903: READY-4. Galderma Laboratories; 2021

Sundberg AL and Stahl U. Relabotulinum toxin - a novel, high purity BoNT-A1 in liquid formulation. Presented at TOXINS; January 16-17, 2021; virtual meeting.

Do M, et al. Purification process of a complex-free highly purified botulinum neurotoxin type A1 (BoNT-A1) - relabotulinumtoxinA. Presented at TOXINS; July 27-30, 2022; Louisiana, United States.

 

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For further information:

Christian Marcoux, M.Sc.

Chief Communications Officer

christian.marcoux@galderma.com

+41 76 315 26 50

Richard Harbinson

Corporate Communications Director

richard.harbinson@galderma.com

+41 76 210 60 62

Céline Buguet

Franchises and R&D Communications Director

celine.buguet@galderma.com

+41 76 249 90 87

Emil Ivanov

Head of Strategy, Investor Relations, and ESG

emil.ivanov@galderma.com

+41 21 642 78 12

Jessica Cohen

Investor Relations and Strategy Director

jessica.cohen@galderma.com

+41 21 642 76 43

Un moment culturel fédérateur pour le monde arabe : « Qatar SoundBeat », initiative du Media City Qatar, continue de toucher des millions de personnes, bien au-delà du plus grand événement footballistique régional

 

Un moment culturel fédérateur pour le monde arabe : « Qatar SoundBeat », initiative du Media City Qatar, continue de toucher des millions de personnes, bien au-delà du plus grand événement footballistique régional

 

Pour la fête nationale du Qatar, lors de la finale de la Coupe Arabe de la FIFA, Qatar 2025™ (FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™) au stade de Lusail, Media City Qatar a marqué un jalon culturel en dévoilant « Nabd Qatar », pièce maîtresse de sa campagne « Qatar SoundBeat ». La première s'est déroulée en présence des dirigeants nationaux, de responsables gouvernementaux, de dignitaires de la région et de supporters de football, unissant les spectateurs venus de toute la région MENA autour d'un moment de partage célébrant l'identité arabe, la créativité et l'expression culturelle sur l'un des stades les plus emblématiques de la région.

Révélée à l’origine comme un spectacle de sons et de lumières, « Nabd Qatar » (Le pouls du Qatar), a depuis pris une dimension plus vaste, pris une dimension plus vaste, séduisant des publics régionaux et internationaux avec plus d’un million de vues sur les réseaux sociaux. Elle est désormais diffusée sur YouTube, Spotify et Anghami.

Conçue et composée par le musicien de renommée régionale Omar Rahbany et produite par Rahbani 3.0., société agréée de Media City Qatar, l’œuvre a métamorphosé le stade de Lusail en une toile vivante de sons et de lumières. Interprété par l’Orchestre Philharmonique du Qatar, l’arrangement met en vedette 68 musiciens et 30 instruments, mêlant les structures symphoniques occidentales à l’instrumentation arabe traditionnelle.

« Nabd Qatar » s’inspire des sons qui font l’âme du pays, familiers dans tout le GCC. L’œuvre évoque les Chants de danse de l’épée Ardha ; paroles traditionnelles écrites par SEM Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, passant par le bourdonnement des dunes du désert, le murmure du vent et l’appel d’un faucon, et évoquant le galop d’un cheval arabe, le flottement du drapeau national et la cadence d’un battement de cœur.

Les paroles, rédigées par Abdullah Khaled Abdulquddus, s’appuient sur la campagne « Qatar ArtBeat », une initiative établissant un record mondial Guinness pour la Journée nationale du Qatar 2024, où des milliers de contributions ont été recueillies auprès du public. Le résultat est un clip musical exclusif réalisé par le réalisateur de renom Karim Rahbani, qui parle littéralement avec la voix du peuple, diffusé sur les réseaux sociaux pour toucher les audiences à l’échelle mondiale.

S.E. le Cheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, président de Media City Qatar, a déclaré : « L’initiative ‘Qatar SoundBeat’ transforme les sons authentiques de notre nation en une œuvre unique, révélée lors de la finale de la Coupe Arabe de la FIFA, Qatar 2025™, devant plus de 88 000 spectateurs venus du monde arabe. Media City Qatar a profité de ce moment pour envoyer un message clair à la communauté créative de la région : l’avenir des médias arabes se façonne ici. Elle appelle tous les créateurs de notre région à considérer le Qatar comme un endroit où de nouvelles idées peuvent se développer et s’épanouir. C’est l’esprit même de notre stratégie : ‘Where Next is Made’ (Là où se construit l'avenir/le prochain chapitre). »

Omar Rahbany, compositeur de « Nabd Qatar » et cofondateur de Rahbani 3.0, a ajouté : « Media City Qatar nous a confié la mission de créer une œuvre musicale à la hauteur de l’histoire d’une nation. Chaque détail a été conçu avec intention, depuis les éléments phonétiques qui évoquent la cadence d’un battement de cœur, aux efforts collectifs des dizaines de techniciens de diverses disciplines ayant permis de donner vie à la composition. »

Pour sa part, le Dr Nasser Sahim, directeur exécutif adjoint de l’Orchestre Philharmonique a déclaré : « Interpréter ‘Nabd Qatar’ a été un honneur pour l’Orchestre Philharmonique du Qatar. Une œuvre de cette envergure exigeait précision, unité et une compréhension musicale approfondie. Nos musiciens l’ont abordée avec un engagement réfléchi envers l’excellence dans chaque note. »

Au-delà de la musique, Media City Qatar (MCQ) continue de renforcer l’écosystème des médias au Qatar, qui héberge désormais plus de 300 entreprises agréées dans les domaines des médias, des jeux, de l’innovation numérique et de la création de contenu.

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Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões

 Lisbon, Portugal - Saturday, 31. January 2026 AETOSWire Print 

His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), the highest sovereign cultural order in Portugal. His Highness is the first Arab figure to receive the Order of Camões and the sixth recipient worldwide.

The honour was conferred during a ceremony hosted by the Portuguese President at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon. The event was attended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, alongside senior officials. The ceremony recognised His Highness’s prominent global stature, as a leading figure in culture, intellectual thought and intercultural dialogue.

In his keynote address, President of Portugal said the visit of Sharjah Ruler reflects the historical bonds of friendship between the two countries. He highlighted the shared personal commitment with His Highness to advancing cultural dialogue and understanding between cultures, expressing his belief that future generations will continue to benefit from this intellectual exchange as a fundamental driver of social inclusion.

Addressing His Highness, President de Sousa said:“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between the UAE and Portugal this year, I find no better way to mark this occasion than by honouring your enlightened and open personality, and by recognising your valuable contribution to dialogue between cultures, founded on intellectual dedication and shared empathy.”

The President also referred to the long-standing relationship between His Highness and Portugal’s cultural and academic institutions, particularly the University of Coimbra, where the Ruler of Sharjah received an honorary doctorate in 2018 in recognition of his scholarly, literary, cultural, and humanitarian contributions, as well as his research on the Portuguese presence in Asia and the Middle East. He added that this relationship was further strengthened during His Highness’s most recent visit, which included the inauguration of the Centre for Arabic Studies and the Joanina Digital Library.

In his address, Sharjah Ruler expressed his happiness at the honour and its cultural significance, describing it as a meaningful recognition from a nation distinguished by its cultural heritage. He said: “Each time I visit Portugal, I feel as though I am in the presence of history itself, alive and present, the history of relations between this country and the Arab Gulf. Through this warm reception, I see how history can be guided toward a new course of cooperation and constructive progress.”

His Highness added that the honour reflects pride in Arab culture, the cultural vision of the UAE, and Sharjah’s firm conviction that culture is a necessity for human progress. He thanked Portugal for its openness to world cultures and its belief in dialogue between civilisations, stressing that culture is “a bridge we build with others, not merely a legacy we preserve.”

Sharjah Ruler concluded his address by expressing his condolences to the Portuguese Republic following the recent storm that claimed several lives.

The Grand Collar of the Order of Camões, awarded by sovereign decree of the President of Portugal, bears the name of the poet Luís de Camões and is reserved in its highest grade for a limited number of leaders whose cultural influence extends beyond national borders.

The honour recognises the cultural project led by the Ruler of Sharjah over more than five decades, through which knowledge, language, and history have served as enduring bridges for cross-cultural understanding.

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