Q&A: Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority Image Credit: Supplied
Sharjah is home to a rich cultural and natural heritage, which attracts many visitors from around the world, driving the growth of the emirate’s tourism sector. Golden desert sands, serene beaches and ancient mangroves coupled with modern-day attractions and outdoor adventures, Sharjah has developed a reputation as a go-to destination for families, offering them a chance to experience some of the unique wonders and beauty of the Arab world.
Amidst the current global situation, the Sharjah Government has maintained the highest international tourism standards and established new ways to ensure the safety of its residents and visitors while they continue to enjoy the many tourism spots in the emirate. Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (
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SHARJAH: This year, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is marking International Museum Day with free entry on May 18 to its museums across the emirate.
SMA will also be hosting a virtual session on that day which will discuss the future of Sharjah’s museums and tourism scene amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Titled ‘The Future of Museums Recover and Reimagine (Real and Virtual Challenges)’ the panel discussion will see the participation of Crisis and Disaster Management Department Sharjah Police Headquarters; Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and SMA represented by Sharjah Art Museum.
The virtual session will kick off with a brief about the key role of Sharjah’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and its collaboration with cultural and tourism authorities for better implementation of safety procedures during the pandemic.
Sharjah: Sharjah Charitable International has allocated 9,200 boxes to collect donations throughout the year. Of these, 352 boxes will be placed in mosques and public sites during Ramadan, said Rashid Saleh bin Hammad, Director of the Resource Development Department at Sharjah Charitable International.
The organisation has set a budget of Dh110 million for its Ramadan campaign. 150 volunteers have selected to supervise the collection of donations for the Friday prayers, tahajjud and qiyam (means staying up at night) and Eid al-Fitr.
He pointed out that the Resource Development Department has 232 manual donation devices. These are designed with 24 optional charities choices, in which the donor can choose what he likes by putting the value of his donation inside it. The association provides 23 booths and a table for collecting electronic donation coupons in 23 locations in commercial complexes, shops, cooperative societies and centres.