Sharjah Light Festival 2018 Kicks Off With Spectacular Performances To Showcase The Emirate’s Culture & Creativity Pathway

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the start of the Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) 2018, yesterday (Wednesday, February 7, 2018) at the Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Centre. Organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), this leading event highlights the identity of Sharjah as a guiding light for intellectual, cultural, and scientific inspiration and boosts its position on the international tourism map, for the eighth consecutive year.

His Highness welcomed the launch of the festival, which made the Sharjah University City witness a spectacular display of light, decorated with millions of glittering lights that celebrate the role of science, knowledge and culture in building generations and future pioneers. His Highness received a commemorative gift from H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the SCTDA, on the occasion of the launch of this year’s event.