Declared a nature reserve by a Government decree, Sir Bu Nair Island is one of the most important breeding grounds for the endangered hawksbill turtle and features on the International Union for Conservation of Nature list.
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2022 (WAM) H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, was briefed on Thursday on the preparations for the 22nd edition of Sir Bu Nair Festival, this came during a meeting via video call, with the Supreme Committee of the festival.
The meeting was attended by Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman.