Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme President of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, received a certificate from the Guinness World Records this on Wednesday, in recognition of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language being awarded the title of the largest and most extensive historical linguistic project in the world, comprising 127 volumes.

The Ruler of Sharjah congratulated the achievement of this title, which underscores the significance of the extensive work and unprecedented scientific value provided by the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language.

Sheikh Dr. Sultan emphasized that this recognition is a token of appreciation for everyone who contributed to the dictionary, including researchers, scholars, reviewers, editors, proofreaders, the publishing house, and the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, as well as other contributors and scholars in Arabic lexicography throughout the Arab world.

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Sheikh Dr. Sultan added that Sharjah always takes pride in offering documented sciences and scientific and cultural projects for the entire Arab nation and the world, particularly noting the significant collaboration among scholars from various countries, which enhances the value of these vast works that preserve the history, sciences, and language of the Arab nation.

The Ruler of Sharjah pointed out those encyclopedic projects will continue to provide further knowledge and insights across diverse fields.

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The ceremony was attended by: Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director-General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority and member of the Board of Trustees of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah; Engineer Khalid bin Butti Al Hajri, Director-General of the University City; Dr. Amhamed Safi Al-Mustghanemi, Secretary-General of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah; Emma Lewis, the international judge for world records in the United Kingdom; Kamel Yassin, Regional Director of Guinness World Records for the Middle East and Turkey; along with several officials and scholars.

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Abu Dhabi

Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened Saturday morning the Kalba Heritage Market, located in the Qalaa area on both sides of Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al Qasimi Road, which was restored and developed along with areas surrounding it.

Upon arrival at the venue, Sheikh Sultan was received by Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Office of the Ruler in the city of Khorfakkan, Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Office of the Ruler in the city of Kalba, and a number of senior officials, heads of government departments and bodies, and notables from the region.

The Ruler of Sharjah cut the opening ribbon and then toured the market looking at the various commercial shops it houses that serve the residents of the city of Kalba and its visitors, and constitute a distinctive addition to economic, recreational, social and tourism activities.

He then listened to a detailed explanation about the renovation process of the market, which included the restoration of the old market, the houses and the old mosque, and the allocation of various commercial shops such as restaurants, cafés, and perfume and clothing stores and outlets.

The project, which aims to revive the old heart of the city, included urban vitalizing of the area while preserving the authenticity, heritage architectural designs and elements, and traditional building materials to mimic the ancient architectural style of the area to connect the new generation to their past and heritage, and enhance social cohesion and belonging to the place.

The heritage market consists of two rows of old shops, with a total of 104 shops, whose facades are characterized by a heritage imprint that is in line with the traditional urban style of the old heart of the city. The market also contains a heritage arcade in front of all the shops, with a length of 570 meters, in two different styles of wood and plaster, and arches of an architectural characteristic. The heritage market is divided into two parts, east of Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Street, with a length of 120 meters, and west of the street, with a length of 470 meters.

The market has been fitted out with a number of public and health services and facilities, along with developing the area’s infrastructure and paving all the roads surrounding it. It includes 473 parking lots surrounding it from various locations, and the front and back streets, to facilitate visitors’ access to the various shopping and entertainment areas.

The market was also provided with a horse riding track for children and a place to take pictures with falcons, and a play area for children, in addition to raising the efficiency of the valley passing near the market by cleaning, deepening, paving and supporting parts of it with natural stones that were brought from the Kalba Mountains. The valley was paved on both sides, and two rows of palm trees were planted.

During his tour, the Ruler of Sharjah saw a number of marine artistic performances. He also visited the exhibition accompanying the Sharjah Old Cars Club, reviewing its most prominent contents and learning about the specifications and history of cars.

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