Sharjah gears up for 12-day dazzling light festival

Sharjah gears up for 12-day dazzling light festival

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is set to organise the 12th Sharjah Light Festival from February 8 to 19.

The festival covers locations all around the emirate over the course of 12 days, offering a busy agenda packed with light shows, art displays, and entertainment activities that cater to all visitors, individuals and families of all ages from the UAE and abroad, said the Authority in its statement.

Announcing the event details, Chairman Khalid Jasim Al Midfa said: "Over the years, Sharjah has established itself as an exceptional family destination with an enormous and diverse range of tourist attractions and activities that cater to varying tastes and anticipate the aspirations of visitors from around the world."

"Guided by the forward-looking vision and directives of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the tourism sector in the emirate is moving steadily towards a bright future and sustainable economic growth," he noted.

According to him, the festival has grown to become a platform for local and international artists to present dazzling light shows, music, and various effects, that tell stories of Sharjah’s cultural, intellectual, and historical heritage, and outlining the emirate’s aspirations and visions for the