Khorfakkan Amphitheatre opens new window to Emirati culture
23 Dec 2020
Imran Mojib,
Special Correspondent
The development of the iconic Khorfakkan Amphitheatre supports and promotes the emirate’s cultural and artistic landscape as part of Sharjah’s inclusive development strategy, said Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council (SMC).
During a media tour of the newly-opened amphitheatre in the city’s eastern region enclave, the SMC Chairman briefed media representatives on its unique characteristics including the world-class technologies that power the venue’s audio-visual and lighting systems to offer guests remarkable cultural experiences including live concerts. He also mentioned that the amphitheatre features state-of the-art cooling systems, which will allow it to host visitors and big events throughout the year.
Thousands visit newly opened Khorfakkan Amphitheatre in Sharjah to watch heroic film
20 Dec 2020 An aerial view of the open-air venue of the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre. WAM
More than 18,000 residents and visitors across the UAE have visited the newly opened Khorfakkan Amphitheatre in Sharjah’s eastern region enclave, to witness the screening of epic period film, Khorfakkan, produced by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA), and partake in the inaugural festive activities held in the vast open-air venue from Dec.15-19.
At the Roman-inspired amphitheatre, a cultural and architectural landmark and one of the most prestigious development projects in the city, attendees relived the courageous heroism and sacrifices shown by their fellowmen during a ruthless Portuguese invasion over 500 years ago.
Sheikh Sultan inaugurates Khorfakkan Amphitheatre
15 Dec 2020 Sheikh Sultan cuts the ceremonial tape to mark the opening of the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre. Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, in the presence of HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and HH Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre a Roman-style architectural marvel, on Monday. The Khorfakkan Amphitheatre is one of the most prestigious development projects in the emirate’s eastern region enclave.
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre, attends Khorfakkan film screening
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His Highness also inaugurated the waterfall tourist destination.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday inaugurated Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre.
His Highness also inaugurated the waterfall tourist destination and attended the first screening of the historical cinematic epic ‘Khorfakkan’. This came in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council and Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA).