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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

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