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300 classics shine at Sharjah Festival debut

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SHARJAH, 2nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The inaugural edition of the Sharjah Classic Cras Festival, themed

"more than just cars", kicked off on Friday, with more than 300 classic cars are showcased at the Sharjah
Classic Cras Club.

The opening ceremony of the three-day event saw an overwhelming turnout of classic car enthusiasts,

gathering to see their favourite classic cars and relish the first-of-its-kind spectacle in the emirate.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community

Development (DSCD), Sheikh Salem bin Muhammad bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Commerce &

Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), Ali Salem Al Midfa is the Chairman of the Sharjah International
Airport Authority, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace,

Eisa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council, Khaled Issa Mohammed Abdullah Al Midfa,
Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council, attended the opening ceremony alongside an assembly of

prominent official figures.

During his tour, the festival guests, including Mubarak Al Hajri, rally car driver and champion, officials and
prominent figures listened to a brief explanation from Dr. Ali Ahmed Abu Al-Zoud, President of Sharjah Classic

Cars Club, about the history of the iconic classic cars, including insights into their years of manufacture, the
noteworthy personalities who acquired them, and the captivating memories and stories associated with these

vehicles. These stories are deemed essential to preserve as part of these vehicles’ historical and tangible and

intangible heritage, deserving care and promotion.
Running from February 2 to 4, the festival features a diverse pavilion showcasing various car types, including

sports cars, four-wheel drive (4x4) and racing cars.

Meanwhile, the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum showcases a collection of the world’s rarest cars, some dating
back to 1915, with a special exhibition highlighting the oldest metal plates for cars and vintage fuel pumps,

presented for the first time.

The festival also provides a visitor pavilion equipped with a relaxation tent and restaurants, a dedicated
children's entertainment area and a seminar theatre. Offering an exclusive blend of fun and adventure, the

festival invites visitors to explore the world of classic vehicles and their living heritage through its various
stalls, interactive events, and other rich activities.

The interactive activities include cultural competitions and kinetic games that provide a unique and enjoyable

experience for young attendees, full of adventures and suspense.

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