• Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, speaks during his inspection of heritage sites in the Fali region. All photos: Sharjah Government Media Office.
    Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, speaks during his inspection of heritage sites in the Fali region. All photos: Sharjah Government Media Office.
  • The area includes Fali Fort.
    The area includes Fali Fort.
  • During his visit, Sheikh Dr Sultan was briefed about maps drawn up of the heritage sites.
    During his visit, Sheikh Dr Sultan was briefed about maps drawn up of the heritage sites.
  • He was also given more information about the Fali road project and historic castle.
    He was also given more information about the Fali road project and historic castle.
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan was accompanied by government officials, who briefed him on the construction plans for restoration of the Fali area.
    Sheikh Dr Sultan was accompanied by government officials, who briefed him on the construction plans for restoration of the Fali area.
  • The area is being given a facelift to turn it into a tourist attraction.
    The area is being given a facelift to turn it into a tourist attraction.
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan looks at a visual representation of the area surrounding the heritage sites.
    Sheikh Dr Sultan looks at a visual representation of the area surrounding the heritage sites.
  • In the past, the Fali area was the largest place for collecting water, for distribution to surrounding regions.
    In the past, the Fali area was the largest place for collecting water, for distribution to surrounding regions.
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan is briefed on the plans for the site.
    Sheikh Dr Sultan is briefed on the plans for the site.

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Ruler of Sharjah inspects heritage sites in the emirate

Castle in the Fali region set to be transformed into major tourism attraction, Sheikh Dr Sultan told

The National

July 30, 2022

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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inspected several heritage sites in the Fali area on Saturday morning.

He heard about how the surrounding area and its historic castle played a key role in the region’s history and development.

The castle's impact on commercial life in the area was highlighted, as were efforts to ensure its legacy is not forgotten.

Plans for the restoration of the castle were a key part of the presentation, with the main aim of ensuring it becomes a major attraction in the area.

A special visual presentation was prepared for Sheikh Dr Sultan of the heritage sites in the region, in which the significance of their tourism potential was outlined.

The Fali area is of particular significance as it was used as a location to collect water, before it was distributed throughout the wider area.

The campaign to turn the area into a major tourist attraction is being led by Sharjah Institute for Heritage, in association with various government departments.

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