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Ronald Benson from the Philippines and his wife and son enjoy a visit to the aquarium and maritime museum during the long weekend.
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Muhammad Shehadeh, from Egypt, and his son pay a visit to Sharjah Aquarium and the emirate's Maritime Museum. All photos: Sharjah Museums Authority
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Atef Selim and his family travelled from Ras Al Khaimah to visit the aquarium.
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People in Sharjah are making the most of the new three-day weekend by visiting more destinations in the emirate.
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Ronald Benson from the Philippines and his wife and son enjoy a visit to the aquarium and maritime museum during the long weekend.
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Muhammad Shehadeh, from Egypt, and his son pay a visit to Sharjah Aquarium and the emirate's Maritime Museum. All photos: Sharjah Museums Authority
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Atef Selim and his family travelled from Ras Al Khaimah to visit the aquarium.
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People in Sharjah are making the most of the new three-day weekend by visiting more destinations in the emirate.
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Ronald Benson from the Philippines and his wife and son enjoy a visit to the aquarium and maritime museum during the long weekend.
How the three-day weekend has changed life in Sharjah
Parents, pupils and traders reveal ways they are using their extra spare time
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Salam Al Amir
28 January, 2022
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