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Ruler of Sharjah opens Sharjah Maritime Museum

Posted on January 11, 2017

ruler-of-sharjahSharjah, Jun 07th, 2009 His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Maritime Museum, here today, in presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi.

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The inauguration of the Sharjah Maritime Museum comes in line with the efforts of Sharjah emirate to focus on the marine life, which constitutes an essential part of the heritage in the region. The population used to depend on the fishing and pearling.

The move is also part of the expansion plan of the old aquarium and maritime museum at the heritage district.

Sheikh Sultan toured the new museum, which includes samples of marine life, fishing tools, pearl trade, dhow building, diving devices, samples of dhows and photos of the renowned sailors and captains.

He stressed the significance of museum, which gathers and conserves the UAE and the Gulf maritime heritage, and showcases it to public to educate them about the civilisation of the country, adding that “this will help to implant the allegiance and preserve the national heritage.

In the museum one can explore traditional wooden seafaring dhows used for fishing, trading and pearling, each designed according to their use. One can also see genuine Arabian pearls, discover how they were collected, measured and weighed. And admire the powerful wooden pulley blocks used to raise and lower sails and discover the local traditions for catching fish.

The event was also attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of the Sharjah Civil Aviation Department, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, head of the Finance and Administration Department, other Sheikhs and senior officials.

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