Milan:The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) is prominently participating in the "Ages of the Ancient World" exhibition, currently being held by the Prada Foundation in Milan, Italy. The exhibition is set to run through March 1, 2027.

According to Wam, the SAA has contributed 27 ancient coins discovered at the Mleiha site, which join collections from international institutions to explore trade networks and cultural exchanges spanning the Mediterranean Basin, East Africa, and Asia from the 8th century BCE to the 8th century CE. This initiative includes not only the exhibition but also joint research efforts, contributions to a peer-reviewed publication, academic collaboration through the Sharjah Journal of Archaeological Studies, and a specialised scientific symposium.

Excavations at Mleiha, a key archaeological site in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, continue to unveil critical information about the region's historical economic, social, and civilisational connections. Eisa Yousif, Director General of the Authority, emphasized that their participation in this international initiative aligns with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to chronicle the region's history through tangible discoveries. Dr Saeed Abdullah bin Yaarouf further highlighted that the analysis of these coins in comparative frameworks provides deeper understanding into the ancient monetary systems and economic relationships of the southeastern Arabian Peninsula.