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recede as more and more shopping malls started to emerge in neighboring emirate of Dubai. Stefan
Kemball whose experience was all in managing trade events was less equipped to manage a public shows entity effectively. This resulted in regular losses and Sheikh Salem decided to sell the company to Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and industry as approved by H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, the Ruler of Sharjah. Expo Centre Sharjah was sold along with its granted land in Al Khan district to Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and industry (SCCI) in 1991 for a Lump sum amount with management and assets.
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shows and concerts for a duration of three weeks each in winter months. Fred imported large marquis from the USA to provide for the exhibition space and a Circus tent with a seating capacity of 1200 in addition to an open air arena for various acrobatic performances. He sold shares to his local partners Sheikh Ahmed and Sheikh Salem Al
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