See How Sharjah Revitalizes An Ancient Town That Is 400 Years Old.

The revitalization of Sharjah’s ancient Al Hira village, which dates back four centuries, promotes cultural tourism.

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, recently unveiled the memorial to commemorate the founding of the town of Al Hira in 1613, the year the Al Qawasim clan first came to the coastal enclave.

Additionally, Sheikh Sultan opened Sultan bin Abdullah bin Majid Al Owais’s home, which was transformed into the 900-square-meter Al Hira Literary Majlis.

“A center for the development of UAE’s strong tradition of Nabati poetry” is how Al Hira is described. Al Hira hosted poetry parties, discussions, and literary events.

At the 20th Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival, Sheikh Sultan saw the world premiere of the drama “Al Hira Majlis” during his visit to Al Hira.

Written by Sheikh Sultan and published by Al Qasimi Publications, the drama, which the Sharjah National Theatre group is presenting, chronicles the history of Al Hira and the movement of the Al Qawasim clan.