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His Excellency Dr. Sabah Aboud Jasim, Director General of Sharjah Archaeology Authority said: “We are delighted to contribute to the sponsorship of Sharjah Franj Festival, the largest artistic entertainment event of its kind in the emirate, based on our keenness to reach all segments of society, and to introduce the authority and its efforts in excavating antiquities, highlighting the ancient history of the Emirate of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Sabah pointed out that during its participation in this festival, Sharjah Archaeology Authority will organize an exhibition that includes a collection of archaeological pieces and models that have been discovered in various locations in the Emirate of Sharjah, in addition to the special information about the authority, and a special section for its publications of books and magazines in both Arabic and English.


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