Sultan Bin Ahmed inaugurates 4th Sharjah Events Festival
- Last updated: December 13, 2024 | 09:19
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, inaugurated the fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival on Thursday evening.
The Sharjah Events website, in collaboration with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, will organise the festival, themed "It Shines with its Festivities," at Al Majaz Amphitheatre from December 12 to 15.
Sheikh Sultan toured the interactive dome, crafted to mirror the natural surroundings, where he observed a visual presentation detailing the agenda for Sharjah's events in 2025. The events scheduled for the upcoming year will involve a range of government and private entities. Subsequently, His Highness explored the festival, showcasing 52 events and activities arranged by the participating entities. These encompass competitions, challenges, games, and interactive performances.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed received an overview of the involvement of government and private institutions in Sharjah, showcasing a diverse array of events and activities aimed at both children and adults. He navigated the diverse pavilions that provided guests with engaging experiences brimming with adventure and thrill.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed also delved into the various activities focused on forest adventures, offering audiences distinctive experiences that simulated nature throughout the four days of the festival.
The planned activities feature land paddling competitions, treasure hunts, puppet shows, balloon displays, a balance chair challenge, and interactive games that blend enjoyment with education. The festival stage features a diverse array of performances all day long.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed also explored areas showcasing funfairs and live theatrical performances, along with other zones tailored to complement the nature of the activities presented. Additionally, a food corner features an array of restaurants, providing a complete experience for festival attendee.
The opening ceremony saw the presence of Sheikh Salem bin Mohammed bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority; Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau; Hassan Yaqoub Al Mansoori, Secretary General of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC); Ali Ahmed Al Hosani, Director of the Sharjah Private Education Authority; Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority; and Alia Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), along with numerous officials and festival attendees.