Sharjah, January 23, 2017 - The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Advancement Authority ( SCTDA) introduced the 7 th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, to be held for a duration of 10 days (February 2-11, 2017) in 13 various places extending the entire Emirate of Sharjah.

The chosen areas are set to be brightened with breath-taking light shows and musical efficiencies that lost light, actually, on the appearances of Sharjah's building landscape, disclosed the Authority today (Monday, January 23, 2017) in a press conference held at Al Qasimia University Amphitheatre.

His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA, talked at the seminar, which was also attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Director of the Division of Data and Community Advancement; Salem bin Salem, Director of the Prevention and Safety Authority; and Abdul Rahman bin Taliah, Head of Government & Corporate Matters at Air Arabia; as well as representatives from several government divisions in Sharjah, and local and global media electrical outlets.

In his speech, H.E. Al Midfa kept in mind that the Light Festival - held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah - highlights the emirate's accomplishments and mirrors its excellence in all matters related to education, knowledge, and innovation, and transforms technical advancements in the field of illumination right into stunning art display screens.

" The new areas will certainly cover all cities and areas around the Emirate of Sharjah," H.E. kept in mind, "bringing the overall variety of locations to 13. The checklist of locations this year consists of: University City Hall, Cultural Royal residence, Al Noor Mosque, Al Taqwa Mosque, and Al Qasba. In addition to the interactive light reveals in the Hand Garden and the parade on the Khalid Lagoon Corniche. Various other areas around the emirate include Kalba University, Khor Fakkan University, Dibba Mosque, Al Dhaid Mosque, and the newest addition this year: Dr. Sultan Al-Qasimi Centre for Gulf Researches."

H.E. Al Midfa took place to reaffirm that the Authority is frequently functioning to develop its techniques in accordance with regulations from H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, which seek to firmly position Sharjah on the global tourist map. The Authority's numerous activities and campaigns offer to promote Sharjah as a leading tourism location for families from the region and the world, H.E. said.

For many years, the Sharjah Light Festival has actually prospered in drawing in countless site visitors yearly, H.E. Al Midfa explained; as a matter of fact, the 2016 version pulled in more than 560,000 visitors from the UAE and abroad, while social media sites networks taped 2.8 million interactions (inning accordance with Google Analytics)-- a clear sign of the festival's extensive allure.

The SCTDA Chairman wrapped up by saying thanks to all federal government and exclusive organizations that contributed to the Festival's success, in addition to the media outlets that have surpassed themselves in covering the event.

The list of sponsors for the Sharjah Light Festival 2017 consists of: Sharjah Town, Sharjah Station house, Sharjah Electrical energy and Water Authority (SEWA), Sharjah Transportation, Sharjah Civil Defense Department, and the Sharjah Financial investment and Advancement Authority (Shurooq). Nomada joined as partner, while the listing of media partners includes Al Khaleej Paper, Al Rabia FM, and Gulf Today Newspaper.