The Emirate of Sharjah has established Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) to address a growing demand in Sharjah, and the MENA region, for formal quality education and professional training in the performing arts to enrich the cultural and artistic experiences of talented and inspiring students. It is envisaged that SPAA will be the leading conservatoire in the region, offering quality undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in Production Arts, Acting and Musical Theatre. The purpose-built, state of the art facilities of the Academy opened its doors to its first cohort of aspiring and talented students from Sharjah, the UAE, and the region in September 2019.