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The Strategic Heart of the Emirates
Sharjah is the U.A.E.'s third largest Emirates and covers 2.600 sq.km. Overlooking the
Arabian Gulf from the West and the Gulf of Oman from the East - its unique position makes
it one of the most geographically diverse of the emirates.
part of the Emirate is bordered by Dubai and Ajman on either side, while the other part
extends east of the Gulf of Oman and is dotted by three scenic cities - khorfakkan, Dibba
and Kalba. Although spread out, Sharjah borders all other Emirates in the UAE and has some
of the most diverse scenery in the UAE as well as superb waterfront areas - including
islands. Fertile farmlands and many off-beat beautiful oases, mainly at Al Dhaid, which is
now a full fledged city just a half hour away from metropolitan Sharjah city center are
all part of Sharjah's natural beauty. |
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Strategic Location, cost effective operational
costs - and tax free business
Sharjah has a clear strategic advantage in terms of sea/air cargo and a unique benefit
with tow free zones located on either side of the Emirates - served by the biggest cargo
handling airport in the Middle East.
Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and many others call sharjah their cargo base for all the
right reasons-excellent, cost effective service.
State of the art communications, superb infrastructure and easy access to nearly all
connecting points worldwide backed by low operational costs is all part of what makes
Sharjah a strong choice for business development. |
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A Tourist Destination - since 1932
Sharjah's special strategic location at the center of the Emirates has made Sharjah a
leader in serving international traffic for the last 65 years. Sprawling across the
beaches of the Gulf of Oman, extending over a vast area of valleys and
mountains-international flights were operating out of sharjah's historic airport ( soon to
be made a museum ) long before oil was discovered in the U.A.E. Sharjah city is surrounded
with a number of waterfront hotels, lakefront properties, apartment buildings, restaurants
and outstanding parks -all of which make Sharjah a tourist attraction for people from all
over the world. |
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Traditional hospitality and memorable shopping
Sharjah is a blend of the old and the new, where east and west meet with a magical
confluence which is at once sophisticated and exotic. Modem hotels jostle for space with
quaint mosques and department stores vie with traditional souqs to form the modern city of
Sharjah.
Famous for its hospitality and blend of past with present..the Blue Souq is a destination
that no tourist in the Northern Emirates fails to enjoy for a unique shopping experience.
Nearly every tourist takes home a piece of memorabilia, a fine carpet, finely worked brass
and copper utensils or exquisitely finished brass inlaid wooden furniture and items from
sharjah's famous souqs-a trip that has to be made! |
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Sharjah UNESCO'S CHOICE AS CULTURAL CAPITAL OF
THE ARAB WORLD
Rising majestically, the cultural and educational landmarks that cover the Emirate give a
clear picture of a modern city that has kept traditional values alive.
Sharjah was chosen by UNESCO cultural capital of the Arab world in 1998 for a very good
reason: sharjah has consistently dedicated its resources to establishing an enviable life
style for its citizens with solid values at the very core of all future planning.
Sharjah hosts 9 world class museums including the outstanding new sharjah Art Museum, home
of a significant Orientalist art collection with unique pieces of art of historical
significance. The Science Museum and Children's Learning Centre are a must for families as
is the Natural History Museum and Zoo. The Archaeology Museum houses ancient artifacts in
an outstanding setting as does the Islamic Museum.
Fine cultural centres offering film festivals, public lecture series, public welfare
institutions, 5 colleges and universities in addition to more than 150 public and private
schools are all part of the living landscape in Sharjah.
The new Higher College of Technology, the first full American Curricula University in the
region, training centres, schools and outlets for the handicapped, sports fields and
dedicated clubs for women all make Sharjah a haven of culture backed by a dynamic, modern
infrastructure.
Sharjah is a beautiful modern city - friendly, safe and secure with an offshore tax base,
excellent infrastructure and outstanding services. |
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