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The Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) started the public transport system in Sharjah on 23 May 2008 with 11 buses running on the first route, Route 14 from Sharjah International Airport to Al-Sharq terminal. By November 2008, 142 buses are expected to operate on 18 routes. In February 2010,
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The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority was established by decree in 1996 to "promote commercial and tourism activities" in the emirate. The state-backed authority is responsible for, among other things, creating policies for local and international exhibitions and marketing Sharjah to
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As of 2012, it has 34 international carriers and 13 cargo airlines. In 2008, Sharjah International Airport announced it would invest AED662m (US$ 180m) to renovate the airport's buildings, build a new terminal and increase car parking. The project is slated for completion in 2015, by which time the
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denounced the coup, and a deal was reached for Sultan to be restored, while Abdulaziz would become the deputy ruler. Sultan, however, dismissed Abdulaziz quite quickly. In 1999, the Crown Prince (Sultan's eldest son) died of a drug overdose while on vacation in their palace in England. Sultan made
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in the city of Sharjah holds an annual book fair that is known throughout the region. It was founded, built and operated from 1976 to 1989 by Frederick Pittera, an international producer of Trade & Consumer Fairs. The event typically attracts hundreds of local and international publishers and
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and 60 m (200 ft) high observation wheel, it was made open for the public in 2005. It includes Masrah Al Qasba, a theatre, the Maraya Art Centre, the Multaqa Al Qasba meetings and conference centre and a children's Fun Zone. The project, managed by the Al Qasba Development Authority (an
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Metered Taxis are available in Sharjah for the intra-city as well as the inter-city travel. The base fare is AED 11.50 with AED 1 charged for every 650 metres (2,130 ft) of travel. For intra-city travel, the minimum fare is AED 11.50 and for Sharjah to Dubai travel, the base fare is AED 20.
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saw the opportunity to create a number of editions of stamps aimed at the lucrative collector's market and in 1964 concluded a deal with a number of Trucial States to take the franchise for the production of stamps for their respective governments. Kenny had made something of a speciality out of
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The 2022 census for the Emirate of Sharjah noted that the population of the emirate had reached 1.8 million, representing a 22% increase from the prior census in 2015 which had tallied a population of 1.4 million for the emirate. Emirati citizens represented 11.5% of the total population, with
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Sharjah also maintains the strictest decency laws in the UAE, introduced in 2001, with a conservative dress code required for both men and women. Mixing between unmarried men and women is illegal: "A man and a woman who are not in a legally acceptable relationship should not be alone in public
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Al Majaz Waterfront – Shurooq opened the Al Majaz Waterfront in December 2011 after redeveloping it. The new park, located between Jamal Abdul Nasser Street and Khalid Lagoon Corniche, covers an area of 3 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi) for recreation, including six new buildings with
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is prohibited, although its consumption in one's own home is permissible if one is in possession of a valid Alcohol Licence (as is the transportation of alcohol between the place of sale and the home). The only place this prohibition is relaxed is the members-only sporting club, the
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since 1972. The ruler of Sharjah appoints members of the Sharjah Executive Council and the Sharjah Consultative Council to manage the day-to-day affairs of the emirate. Sharjah has devolved some authority of local decisions to Emiri Diwans (Ruler's Courts) in areas such
1005:. The emirate covers 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) which is equivalent to 3.3 per cent of the UAE's total area, excluding the islands. It has a population of over 1,800,000 (2022). The city lies 170 km (110 mi) away from the UAE capital city 1912:. The airport served total 4,324,313 passengers and 51,314 flights in 2007. It also handled 570,363 tonnes (561,355 long tons; 628,718 short tons) of cargo in the same year. Over 60,000 aircraft movements were recorded in 2009. It handled 6,634,570 passengers in 2011. 1598:
which first took place in 1993. Founded in 2009, SAF also organises the annual March Meeting, residencies, production grants, commissions, exhibitions, research, publications and a growing art collection as well as a number of education and public programmes.
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The Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP) is another free trade zone in Sharjah emirate. The Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park aims to develop and manage an innovation ecosystem that promotes Research and Development.
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domination. Following the expiration of a further, ten year, treaty in 1843, on 4 May 1853 Sharjah, along with other Sheikhdoms on what was then known as the 'Arabian Coast' signed the Perpetual Treaty of Peace, which gave rise to the collective name
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The Chedi Khorfakkan Resort – The Chedi Khorfakkan, scheduled to open in 2015, is under construction an hour outside of Sharjah city centre. Shurooq has stated that once complete, the project will include a tourist resort and a fort on the Al Suwifa
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These stamps, luridly illustrated and irrelevant to the actual emirates they purported to come from (editions included 'Space Research' and 'Tokyo Olympic Games') became known as 'dunes'. Their proliferation quickly devalued them.
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The city has 16 museums. Sharjah's ruler, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad al Qasimi, established the Sharjah Museums Department, an independent department affiliated to the Ruler's Office, in 2006. Museums in Sharjah include:
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signing these deals, also signing with the Rulers of Ajman and Fujairah in 1964—and getting involved in a bribery case in the USA over his dealings with the government of the Cook Islands. The issue of stamps from
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208,000 citizens in the 2022 census - almost evenly divided between males and females. However, when considering non-nationals, there were 1.1 million men living the emirate compared to 500,000 women. in 2022.
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Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Sharjah was an important pearl fishing port. A British marine survey of 1830 found 'three to four hundred boats' fishing in the season, earning the ruler 100,000
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of Sharjah contains the main administrative and commercial centres, as well as a number of cultural institutions including several museums. Distinctive landmarks are the two major covered
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and Sharjah. The emirate also encompasses some important oasis areas, the most famous of which is the fertile Dhaid region, where a range of vegetables and fruits are cultivated.
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the decision to testify in front of a UK court. The new Crown Prince, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, was appointed from a remote branch of the family.
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Human settlement in the area covered by the emirate has existed for over 120,000 years, with significant finds made of early axes and stone tools as well as Copper and
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since 2000. The December event is held during the Sharjah Water Festival and attracts over 75,000 visitors to the emirate. Since 2016 the event is also combined with
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Sharjah has two main free trade zones: the seaport and free trade zone of Hamriyah and the Sharjah Airport International Free Trade Zone (SAIF Zone).
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there were 115 Sharjah intercity buses, which make 250 trips daily. The tariff for these intercity buses ranges from AED 5 to AED 30. In 2014, the
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identity." It focuses on three areas for the emirate; investment, development, and asset and property management. Shurooq's developments include:
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Authority was established by an Emiri decree issued on 12 November 1995 and consists of a port and associated logistics and trade facilities.
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affiliate of Shurooq) has an architectural design including pedestrian bridges, boats, and lagoons. It attracted two million visitors in 2011.
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works on a broad range of contemporary art and cultural programs to the communities of Sharjah, the UAE and the region, including the
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Also established in 1995, the SAIF Zone is adjacent to Sharjah International Airport and is currently home to some 2,500 companies.
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In 1963, Britain ceded responsibility for the Trucial States' postal systems. An American philatelic entrepreneur by the name of
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Sharjah has long invested considerable resources in building a strong cultural identity and heritage and was named in 1998 as
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shortly before the formation of the United Arab Emirates. Many of these items are not listed by many popular catalogues.
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established a regular air service through Sharjah, which was an overnight stop on the Eastern British Empire route. The
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Madhloom T., "Excavations of the Iraqi Mission at Mleha', Shaijah, UAE.", Sumer, vol. 30, no. 1-2, pp. 149–158, 1975
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places, or in suspicious times or circumstances," according to a booklet published by the municipality in 2001.
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Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, and is the only one to have land on both the
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is an educational district to the east of Sharjah City that includes AUS, the University of Sharjah, and the
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staged a leftist coup. Having previously deposed Saqr in 1965, Sheikh Khalid had ordered the demolition of
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claiming sovereignty over 'all the Joasmee ports' in 1823, a claim recognised by the British at the time.
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A period of great instability followed along the coast, with a number of actions between British and
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joined Sharjah to the United Arab Emirates. On 24 January 1972 however, the former ruler Sheikh
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making the Grand Prix of Sharjah the final of the two main disciplines in Powerboating World
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vessels alongside various changes of leadership and allegiances between the Rulers of
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Al Qasba – 10,000-acre project including a 1 km (0.62 mi)-long man-made
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The Emirate of Sharjah is led by the ruler of Sharjah. It has been led by Sheikh
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of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as well as the
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Sport establishments in Sharjah are managed by the Sharjah Sports Council.
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Conservative Sharjah is the only Emirate in the UAE in which the sale of
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while Sultan was abroad. Huge state debt was stated as the reason. Then-
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Historically the emirate was one of the wealthiest towns in the region.
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in Abu Dhabi has become the preferred venue for cricket in the UAE.
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Older residential area of Sharjah, displaying the local architecture
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was the largest settlement with 1.6 million residents, followed by
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clan took control of Sharjah and declared the polity independent.
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removed him from the throne, later to be crown prince of Sharjah
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and British vessels took place in 1797, when the British-flagged
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airport aims to be handling eight million passengers annually.
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restaurants and a 100 m (330 ft) tall water fountain.
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The first in a long series of maritime skirmishes between the
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by his brother, Sheikh `Abd al-`Aziz bin Muhammad Al Qasimi.
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Over 51% of the population were in the 20-39 age group, and
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Ismael, Tareq Y.; Ismael, Jacqueline S. (2 October 2012).
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International airports in the city of Sharjah include the
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Following are the 9 municipalities in Sharjah Emirate:
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This article is about the emirate. For the city, see
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was seized and released two days later. The cruiser
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Index

Sharjah (emirate)
Sharjah
Emirate
Flag of Sharjah
Flag
Coat of arms of Sharjah
Location of Sharjah in the UAE
25°21′27″N 55°23′27″E / 25.35750°N 55.39083°E / 25.35750; 55.39083
Country
United Arab Emirates
Sharjah
Sharjah City Municipality
Al Bataeh Municipality
Al Dhaid City Municipality
Al Madam Municipality
Dibba Al-Hisn City Municipality
Al Hamriya Municipality
Khor Fakkan City Municipality
Kalba City Municipality
Mleiha Municipality
Islamic
absolute monarchy
federation
Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
Crown Prince
Sultan
Demonym
ISO 3166 code
/ˈʃɑːrə/
Arabic

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