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Wildlife imports bring Sharjah safari park a step closer to opening

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has announced that it has imported 288 wild animals from South Africa into the emirate, bringing Sharjah’s vision for what could be the largest safari park project outside Africa one step closer to reality. The animals are being cared for by experts at the Seih Al Bardi Park (Elebriddi Wildlife Protected Area) and ...

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Eco-tourism showcases Kalba’s natural beauty

Far from the bright lights and skyscrapers of the United Arab Emirates’ west coast, Kalba has long been reputed for its peace, tranquility and areas of natural beauty. Now the Kalba Eco-Tourism Project, the largest eco-tourism project in the United Arab Emirates, aims to create a sustainable platform for tourism development. However, the government has been careful to ensure that ...

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Sharjah’s new wildlife centre opens to tourists

A new 12 square kilometre wildlife conservation centre located in the Hajjar mountains, close to the Sharjah Kalba road near the emirate’s east coast, has now been opened for tourists, schools and other visitors. Inaugurated by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre has been established ...

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Sultan Al Qasimi unveils new archaeological treasure

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed a new archaeological discovery of major historical significance to the region in Mleiha Archaeological Centre. His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah unveiled the discovery of inscriptions engraved on a tomb  that date back to the third century BC, in the presence ...

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First phase of Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Project opened

The first phase of the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Project, which includes the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, has been officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The tourism and heritage project, located in an area of natural beauty 50km to the east of Sharjah city, is being ...

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Shurooq completes Phase 1 of Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Project

Details of the completed phase one of the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Project have been revealed today by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The multiphase project will create a new tourist attraction in the UAE and the wider Arab region with an estimated AED 250 million (US$ 68m) expected to be invested in Mleiha over the next few years. ...

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Bodour Al Qasimi visits Mleiha Eco-tourism & Archaeological Project

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently visited the Mleiha Eco-tourism and Archaeological Project, which is undergoing development by Shurooq in collaboration with the Directorate of Town Planning and Survey, Directorate of Antiquities at the Department of Culture and Information and the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), with the aim of ...

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Al Hafiya Picnic Park in Kalba welcomes visitors

Al Hafiya Picnic Park, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), as part of Al Hafiya Nature Reserve located in Sharjah’s Kalba city, began to receive visitors after the completion of development works. It has recently opened its doors to visitors. Al Hafiya Picnic Park is part of Kalba Eco-Tourism Project, the largest eco-tourism project in the United Arab ...

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Sharjah opens tourist-ready wetland conservation centre

The Wasit Wetland Centre in Sharjah’s 4.5 square kilometre Wasit Natural Reserve has been officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The first project of kind in the region, the Wasit Wetland Centre and reserve reflects Sharjah’s aspirations to both protect the environment and to create a ...

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Sir Bu Nuair Island development details unveiled

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the details of the AED 500 million (US$ 136m) Sir Bu Nuair Island development, a ground-breaking mixed-use real estate development due for completion in 2017. The announcement was made during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2014) in Dubai and is one of Shurooq’s largest initiatives to-date. Renowned for its natural beauty, the ...

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